an ear from which the grains have been removed.

a cluster of fruits or nuts of coconut, areca nut, plantain etc. from which the fruits or nuts are removed.

a stiff bristle, with a sharp end, esp. one growing from the sheath around the seed of cereals and other grasses; an awn.

= ಕಂಕಿ.

that is used as an aid; helping.

to become black or turn dark.

(fig.) to lose original colour, lustre, reputation, etc.

the tree Areca catechu of Arecaceae family.

its nut; betel nut; areca nut.

the millet Panicum italicum (= P. indicum, = Setaria italica) of Poaceae family; Indian millet.

the vine Cardiospermum halicacabum of Sapindaceae and its cherry; heart pea.

extreme or passionate displeasure; anger.

the condition of being dissatisfied or displeased; discontent; dissatisfaction.

a thing or situation that causes great surprise.

self-accusation; self-condemning; strong disapproval of one's own acts, behaviour, etc. 2) (dial.) a feeling of displeasure resulting from injury, mistreatment, opposition, etc.; anger.