Makara [cp. Epic Sk. makara] a mythical fish or sea monster, Leviathan (cp. Zimmer, Altind. Leben 97) J ii.442; iii.188; Miln 131, 377; ThA 204. -- f.makarinī Miln 67.

 -- dantaka the tooth of a sword fish, used as a pin Vin ii.113, cp. p. 315. -- as a design in painting or carving Vin ii.117. 121, 152; iv.47. In these  latter passages it occurs combd with latākamma & pañcapaṭṭhika (q. v.). The meaning is not quite clear.