a member of any of the indigenous, dark-skinned peoples of Africa, living chiefly south of the Sahara or a person having some African ancestors; a negro.

the race itself; the negro race.

a large kettle-drum.

federation or association of merchants or members of a particular trade, of a city.

the plant Ximenia americana of Olacaceae family.

= ನಕ್ಕರಿ.

to make a low, clucking sound (ḷṭṭrr… or lccch….etc.) by smacking the tongue against the palate, esp. while driving cattle.

any of a subfamily (Crocodylinae) of large, flesh-eating, lizard-like crocodilian reptiles living in or around tropical streams and having thick, horny skin composed of scales and plates, a long tail, and a long, narrow, triangular head with massive jaws.

a union of men in the same craft, esp. trade, formed to protect the interest of its members.

= ನಖ - 1 & 2.

the act of trifling, dallying (of a girl or woman) to get men's attention or admiration.