the time from sunset to sunrise; a night.

the aromatic powder of rhizome of the tropical plant, Curcuma longa, of the ginger family, used as a spice and for yellow dye; turmeric powder.

a piece of coarse fabric of plaited rushes, straw, etc., for sitting or lying on; a mat.

a large case of strong fabric for sleeping on, with a soft or firm filling or filled with air or water; a bed.

a usu. oblong support for the head, esp. in bed, with a cloth cover stuffed with feathers, flock, foam rubber, etc.; a pillow.

clothes collectively; clothing.

any substance taken into and assimilated by a plant or animal to keep it alive and enable it to grow and repair tissue; food.

a projecting, throwing, hurling (up or away).

the act of sending, despatching.

the act, art or manner of managing or handling, controlling, directing, etc.

a shrub or clump of shrubs with stems of moderate length; a bush.

a tree with short branches; a small tree.

= ಕ್ಷೇಪಣ.