Parikara [from pari + kr̥; a similar formation belonging to same root, but with figurative meaning is to be found in parikkhāra, which is also explained by parivāra cf. parikaroti = parivāreti] "doing round," i.e. girdle, loincloth Ja IV 149; Dhp-a I 352. — In compound ovāda° it is v.l. at D I 137 for paṭikara (q.v.).