= ಎಡಗಡೆ.

a small area on the skin, paper, cloth, etc. that is different in texture, colour, usu. owing to defects, discolouration, staining with dirt, etc. (esp. providing an unpleasant contrast); a stain; a blot.

to cover, occupy, diffuse throughout, the entire area.

to become dense; to assemble, be forced to stay, in a relatively small room.