to winnow ashes in a ritual manner before a cattle affected by ಕುಂದು disease (which action is believed to cure the disease).

the plant Erythroxylon monogynum of Erythroxylaceae family, grows as a small tree or bush, the bark and leaves of which are used for preparing medicinal substances; bastard sandal.

a man whom one knows, but not intimately; an acquaintance.

a man who leads a group of people; a leader.

a man engaged in spying; a spy.

a soldier who fights with a heavy spear (as in a war).

= ಕೊಂತಗಾಱ.

a soldier armed with a lance or a member of a regiment armed with lances; a lancer.