a medicinal substance obtained from the plant spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi, of Valerianaceae family).

flesh (viewed as food).

any dish made of this.

protected; guarded.

fostered; brought up.

strengthened, built up or promoted; developed; brought to a good or better stage.

a man who protected, guarded by another.

he who is fostered, brought up by another.

a woman who is protected, guarded by another.

she who is fostered, brought up by another.