a single long cloth used to cover the privy parts, as by a male ascetic or poormen in warm climates; a loin cloth.

the perennial plant Acorus calamus of Araceae family with sword-shaped leaves.

its sweet-scented rhizome; sweet flag.

= ಕವಣೆ1.

a primitive instrument for throwing stones, etc., consisting of a piece of leather tied to cords that are whirled by hand for releasing the missile.

= ಕವಣ1.

a temporary roof made of cloth, small branches of plants, coconut leaves, etc., raised on poles; a pandal.

a group of trees planted and cultivated for fruit or flower; a grove.

(fig.) anything that resembles closely knit net, escaping from which, when caught, is difficult; a difficult, detestable, entanglement.

= ಕಾವಳ1.

a fabric made from string, cord, etc., loosely knotted or woven in an openwork pattern and used to trap fish; a fish catching net.

a basket used as a container for fish; a fish-basket.

a plait of hair that is not properly braided.

the act of inlaying (something into the surface of another).

the act pushing or throwing.

an ornament inlayed with a pearl, gem etc.