Meanings
plural kakawins
- A long narrative poem composed in Old Javanese, with rhythms and meters derived from Sanskrit literature.
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kakawin. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/kakawin
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