The affix kan comes without changing the sense, after lohita when it means a precious stone.,
Thus लोहितकः = लोहितः \Ruby\. Why do we say 'when it means a precious stone?' Observe, लोहितः 'red'.,
लोहितान् मणौ
Adhyāya 5 · Pāda 4 · Rule 30
Adhyāya 5 · Pāda 4 · Rule 30
The affix kan comes without changing the sense, after lohita when it means a precious stone.,
Thus लोहितकः = लोहितः \Ruby\. Why do we say 'when it means a precious stone?' Observe, लोहितः 'red'.,