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an ornamental band, hoop or chain worn on the wrist; a bracelet.
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an ornamental metal string, metal-belt tied round the waist.
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Kaustubha, a mythological gem worn by Viṣṇu on his chest.
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any ornament, in gen. usu. furnished with small bell or bells.
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a string with turmeric tied round the wrist of the bride or bridegroom at the time of wedding.
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human head or a comb or tuft of feathers, fur, etc. on a bird's or animal's head; crest.
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a drop or drops of water sprayed; water spray.
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a drop of clear salty liquid secreted by glands, that serves to moisten and wash the eye and is shed from it in grief or other strong emotions; tear.
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water.
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the organ of sight.
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the white colour.
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great or dazzling brightness; splendour; brilliance.
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a male peafowl, having brilliant plumage and a tail (with eyelike markings) or its female; a peacock or a peahen.
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the act or an instance of turning round.
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armed hostilities between esp. nations; conflict; a war.
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ಕಂಕಣ ಕೂಡಿಬರು kankaṇa kūḍibaru the possibility of one's marriage to happen; ಕಂಕಣದ ಕೈ ಮೇಲೆ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಂಡು ಹೋಗು kankaṇada kai mēle māḍikoṇḍu hōgu (said of a woman) to die while her husband is alive (formerly such women were considered lucky).