foundation - a) the base on which something rests, esp. the supporting part of a wall, house, etc., usu. of masonry, concrete, etc., and at least partially underground; b) a small structure, pillar, etc. established to symbolise commencement of a civil work.

that in which something has its beginning; source; origin.

a point or place considerably above most others; eminence; elevation.

a pattern, hollow form or matrix for giving a certain shape to something in a plastic or molten state; a mould.

something formed or shaped in or on or as if in or on, a mould.

the work of carving, raising or printing ( a design etc.) as to raise it above the surface; an embossment work; something so embossed.

a young cow, bull or buffalo; (in gen.) a young of any animal.

(fig.) a child.

ಕರುಬಿಡು karu biḍu to milk a cow or buffalo; ಕರುಹಾಕು karu hāku to give birth to (a falf).

one who makes; a worker in a skilled trade, as smith, carpenter, cobbler, etc.; a craftsman; an artisan.

the work or skill of such a person; artisanship; craftsmanship.

the season characterised by much rainfall; the rainy season.

the clouds that bring rain.

the wet mud; mud saturated with water; soggy land.

crop fed by rainwater.

ಕಾರುಹಬ್ಬ kāru habba a festival observed during rainy season.

to eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; to vomit.

a pain inflicted on one's feelings.

a mark or tear made in a surface by something sharp or rough; a scratch.

a sharp, red eruption on the body from internal heat.

that which is dried, esp. scorched by intense heat.

a horse.

a tooth.

a high or overbearing opinion of one's worth or importance; pride.

Manmatha, the Love-God.

Śiva.

the white colour.

a harsh, indistinct, grating sound.