○kaṇṭaka mf(ā)n. having thorns, thorny, prickly, Cān

• troublesome, perilous W

• having the hairs of the body erected, thrilled with joy or desire Kathās

• having pointed splinters MBh. (vḷ.)

• accompanied with bones (said of fish) Pat

• m. Guilandina Bonduc L

• Blyxa Octandra L