noun
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the fifth one in a consecutive series.
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the fifth letter in any of the five classified consonants (ಙ, ಞ, ಣ, ನ and ಮ).
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a member of Śudra class.
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that which is beautiful, lovely.
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a skilful man; an expert.
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sexual intercourse.
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a man belonging to the lowest caste, caṇḍāla.
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(mus.) the fifth note in the ascending scale in the classical music systems of India (corresponding to "G" of C-Major of western system), which does not have a sharp or flat variations.
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either of the two strings of a musical instrument that produce this note when played or plucked allowing it to be free.
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(mus.) a mode in Karnāṭaka system derived from the mode Mālava Gauḷa (as per some classification).
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(mus.) a mode in Hindūstāni system, derived from the main mode Śuddhabhairav.