the tree Diospyros melanoxylon (= D. tupru) of Ebenaceae family; Indian persimmon.

another tree of the same family Diospyros tomentosa.

= ತೂಪುರ.

= ತೂಪುರ.

the tree Diospyros peregrina (= D. embryopteris, = D. glutenifera) of Ebenaceae family; Indian persimmon.

the vine Luffa cylindrica (= L. aegyptiaca, = L. pentandra) of Cucurbitaceae family.

its fruit used as vegetable.

= ತುಪ್ಪಹೀರೆ.

to become greasy, unctuous (due to being smeared with ghee).

(fig.) to be reduced; to grow less.

a fine rain; drizzle.

= ತೂಪರು.

= ತೂಪುರ.