adjective (-˚) like, resembling, disguised as, in the appearance of, having the form of SN.i.230; Dhp-a.i.29 (putta˚); Pv-a.15 (samaṇa˚). As pati˚ at Snp-a.302, Snp-a.348, Snp-a.390
■ nt. an o …

false representation of the teachings or the rule.

appropriate for householders.

false gold; what looks like gold (but is not)

…Dhp-a.ii.23.

• -paṭirūpaka a false friend, one pretending to be a friend DN.iii.185 (four types:…

adjective assuming a disguise, deceitful, false Snp.246.

fr. paṭirūpa, cp. paṭirūpaka

adjective noun one devoted to religious austerities, an ascetic (non-Buddhist). Fig. one who exercises self-control & attains mastery over his senses Vin.i.234 = AN.iv.184 (tapassī samaṇo Gotamo); D …

…i.4, 79] Ja.vi.470 (= paṭirūpaka C.).

if = Vedic upaniṣad, it would be fr. upa + ni + sad, but if, as is more likely, a…