a pious and devout housewife of Buddhist religion.

an extension growing from a bigger branch of a tree or shrub; a sub-branch.

a small stream branching out from a river.

any sub-division - a) of a body or school of learning; b) of a family descending from a common ancestor; c) of a division of languages; d) of an organisation or office (usu. being located separately as a semi-independent unit).

one who worships; a devout worshipper (of a deity); a devotee (of a god).

(masc.) a very pious and devout Jaina householder.