Nikhanati and Nikhaṇati [Sanskrit nikhanati, ni + khanati] to dig into, to bury, to erect, to cover up Vin II 116; III 78 (akkhiṃ = cover the eye, as a sign); Ja V 434 = Dhp-a IV 197 (the same); D II 127 (ṇ); Ja I 264; Pj II 519 (ṇ, to bury). — past participle nikhāta.