Parikathā (f.) [pari+kathā, cp. BSk. parikathā Divy 225, 235] 1. "round -- about tale," exposition, story, esp religious tale D ii.204; Vism 41 (=pariyāya -- kathā) -- 2. talk about, remark, hint Vin i.254 (cp. Vin. Texts ii.154); Vbh 353=Vism 23 (with obhāsa & nimitta); SnA 497. -- 3. continuous or excessive talk Vism 29.