adjective noun

1. (adj.) producing, leading to (-˚) Vv-a.4 (abhiññ˚ catuttha-jjhāna).
2. (n.) one who takes care of a child, a protector, guardian AN.i.62 = AN.i.132 = Iti.110 (+ posaka)
   ■ f. āpādikā a nurse, foster-mother Vin.ii.289 (+ posikā).

fr. ā + pad