the tree Bauhinia malabarica of Caesalpiniaceae family; Malabar mountain ebony.

the outside top covering of a building; the roof; terrace.

a latticework supported by posts, for creepers, vines, etc. to spread themselves.

a temporary structure, erected in front of a house on auspicious occasions, having a frame supported by poles and covered on top with leaves and twigs.

a small, crude house with thatched roof.

ಚಪ್ಪರದೂಟ capparadūṭa a feast arranged with religious fervor usu. a day before a marriage or other such occasions; ಚಪ್ಪರ ಹಾಕಿಸು cappara hākisu (fig.) to make arrangements for a marriage.

to eat or drink a small quantity of something (usu. with a smacking sound made by pressing the lips together and parting suddenly or pressing the tip of the to the roof of the mouth releasing suddenly) to enjoy and appreciate its taste; to relish with pleasure.

to have the use or benefit of; to have as one's lot of advantage; to enjoy.

to eat or drink a small quantity of something (usu. with a smacking sound made by pressing the lips together and parting suddenly or pressing the tip of the tongue to the roof of the mouth releasing suddenly) to enjoy and appreciate its taste; to relish with pleasure.

to have the use or benefit of; to have as one's lot of advantage; to enjoy.

(dial.) the condition of a miserable, wretched person; misery; wretchedness; distress.

the dried, aromatic stigmas of the perennial plant Crocus sativus of Iridaceae family, used in flavouring and colouring foods, and formerly in medicine; saffron powder.

the plant Trachyspermum ammi (= Carum cpiticum) of Apiaceae family; Bishop's weed.

a kind of medicinal plant .

= ಚಪ್ಪಿರಿ.