a piece of armour of esp. metal, carried on the arm or in the hand to deflect blows from the head or body; a shield.

the plant Ecbolium viride ( = E. linneanum) of Acanthaceae family.

a thick cord made of intertwisted woollen threads.

= ಕರಣೆ2.

an elephant's elongated prehensile nose; the trunk.

the plant Aloe perfoliata of Liliaceae family.

= ಕರಣಿಕ.

a long brass blow-pipe.

a small hand-held tool with a flat pointed blade, used to apply and spread mortar etc by a mason; a trowel.

a female elephant.

a class of women as classified in the science of erotics.

sorrow for the sufferings or trouble of another or others, accompanied by an urge to help; deep sympathy; pity; compassion.

(rhet.) a sentiment in poetical works, drama etc. generating compassion.