pabhāta

become clear or light, shining, dawning Snp.178 (sup˚); esp. in phrase pabhātāya rattiyā when night had become light, i.e. given way to dawn, at daybreak Ja.i.81, Ja.i.500
■ (nt.) daybreak morning SN.i.211; Snp-a.519 (pabhāte); atipabhāte in broad daylight Ja.i.436.

pp. of pabhāti