masculine, neuter
Kavandha (masculine neuter) [cf. Sanskrit kavandha and kabandha] 1. the (headless) trunk of the body, endowed with the power of motion Vin III 107; cf. S II 260 (asīsaka°); Miln 292; Dhp-a I 314. 2. a headless dwarf, whose head has been crushed down into his body Ja V 424, 427 (cf. the story of Dhanu, the Rākṣasa who was punished by having his head and thighs forced into his body, Raghuvaṃsa XII 57).
a headless trunk of the body (usually alive, or at least capable of movement)
(masc, masc) trunk; torso headless (trunk of the) body [lit.] barrel; cask Construction: kabandha > kavandha