(often used sarc. or derog.) the principal attendant of the bridegroom at a wedding; a best-man.

(dial.) that is essential or important; absolutely necessary; indispensable.

= ಕಾಳಿಂಗ - 5.

a mythological snake subdued by Křṣṇa.

the perennial plant Crocus sativus of Iridaceae family with funnel-shaped, purplish flowers having orange stigmas; saffron plant.

the dried, aromatic stigmas of this plant, used in flavouring and colouring foods; saffron.

a red pigment , applied by women on their forehead, as a sign of auspiciousness; vermilion.

that which is related to Kaliyuga, fourth of the four mythological ages, which is current now, having a duration of 4,32,000 years.

the structure made or the place chosen by birds for sheltering themselves and for laying their eggs.

a slow-witted, dull man; a stupid.

= ಕೆಳೆ2 - 2; 2) a man in love or having sexual relation with a woman other than the one he is married to.

= ಕೊಳವೆ.

coming from, belonging to a noble family.

(gen.) of or belonging to a family, lineage, etc.

any dog, esp. a member of one of the hunting breeds, with drooping ears, a deep-throated bark, and a keen sense of smell; a hound.