= ನೆಕ್ಕರೆ.

the plant Melastoma malabathricum of Melastomataceae family.

a large kettle-drum.

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.

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

a large kettle-drum.

= ನಖ - 1 & 2.

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