the condition or fact of being imprisoned; imprisonment.

mental or physical agony; distress.

any of a family (Picidae) of piciform birds distinguished by stiff tail feathers used for support, a strong, pointed, chisel-shaped bill used for drilling holes in bark to get insects, and a long, protrusile tongue with a spearlike tip; a woodpecker.

(dial.) the taste that is astringent or brackish.

the thorny bush Plectronia parviflora (= Canthium parviflorum) of Rubiaceae family.

another plant Plectronia rheedeii (= Canthium rheedeii) of the same family.

a string of beads, jewels, etc. or a chain of gold, silver, etc., worn around the neck as an ornament; a necklace.

a stain discolouring a cloth or the skin.

a mark or sign of disgrace or discredit; a stigma.

the palm tree Phoenix dactylifera of Arecaceae family, that has a stout trunk and large leaves; date palm.

its sweet, fleshy fruit having a large, hard seed.

a woven material, either stitched or not, used to wear on or cover the body; a cloth.

an act or instance of calling; a call.

the distinctive cry of an animal or bird.

a summons to a meeting.

an act or instance of telephoning; the duration of a telephone call.

an invitation to accept a position.

that which is true; statement, etc. that accords with fact or reality; the truth.