the act or power of defending or guarding against attack, harm or danger; defence or protection.

the small-sized tree Oroxylum indicum ( = Bignonia indica) of Bignoniaceae family, the bark of which has tannin.

a place from where something originates, is supplied, etc.; the original source.

to determine the number; to count.

to find or determine similarity, difference, etc. between two things.

a room where normally a person sleeps; a bed-room.

the small-sized tree Oroxylum indicum ( = Bignonia indica) of Bignoniaceae family, the bark of which has tannin.

a place where toddy, liquors, etc. are sold.

= ಪಟಗಣ್ಣಿ.

immediately; suddenly.