Etymology

kendi

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Today it means: A container of Asian derivation, usually handleless, used to hold liquid with a broad opening on top for inserting liquid and usually only one spout for pouring. Full definition →

Malay kendi ← Sanskrit कुण्ड
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  1. Sanskrit · derived fromकुण्ड
  2. Malay · borrowed fromkendi
  3. English todaykendi

Borrowed from Malay kendi, from Sanskrit कुण्ड (kuṇḍa) or कुण्डिक (kuṇḍika, “water pot”).

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