the creeper Ipomoea aquatica ( = I. reptans) of Convolvulaceae family.

a leaf of a plantain tree.

a variety in plantain, Musa paradisiaca of Musaceae family.

to hang oneself down or dangle loosely as from weakness, infirmity, etc.

a unit of measure (varying from two to twelve seers).

the container used for this.

the quality or state of being strong; bodily or muscular power; strength; vigour.

the military force of a nation that includes land army, air force and naval force.

power to influence, affect or control; efficacious power.

the act of helping or an aid or assistance provided; help.

Křṣṇa's elder brother (fully, Balarāma).

the physical form of anything.

the viscid, whitish fluid produced in the male reproductive organs, containing spermatozoa; the semen.

the crow (a bird of Corvidae family).

the quality of being firm or tight; firmness or tightness.

anything that is strong.

a conflict between two opposing military forces.

an offering made to a deity in a sacrifice.

the sky.

water.

the black colour.

(astrol.) the favourable aspect of an astrological planet.

(Viśiṣṭadvaita phil.) one of the six attributes or qualities of the Supreme Being.

(Dvaita phil.) one of the forty qualities.

(phys.) the force used on an object in effecting some change.

a way, path, road.

space enough to contain something or in which do something; room.

nearness; proximity; viciniy.

the rear portion of anything.

lineal descent from an ancestor; ancestry; lineage; family.

an inviting to come somewhere or to do something; invitation.

a messenger; a courier; a runner.

a presentation; that which is given as a gift.

behaviour; demeanour; conduct; deportment.

ಬಳಿಯತನ baḷiyatana a tradition or custom that has been handed over from generation to generation.

the characteristic cry of a dog; barking sound.

(derog.) a speech that is harsh, impolite and discourteous.

to increase (oneself) in size and develop toward maturity, as a plant or animal does by assimilating food.

to spring up; to sprout.

(an emotion, as fear, anger, wonder, love, etc.) to occur, arise or develop.

to cause to grow, develop.

to become more.

to cause to become more.

to extend throughout or get diffused all over.

to flourish; to succeed; to thrive; to prosper.

to be fulfilled, carried out; to be accomplished.

[though in earlier days this word and ಬೆಳೆ (verb) were being used in different senses, as given under the respective words in this dictionary, from 10th century onwards, these words are used as the alternative forms of each other now both are being used in the same sense]

a small, circular band of metal, plastic, etc.; a ring; a bangle.

an ornament for the upper arm or wrist; an armlet.

an ornament worn around the ankles; an anklet.

a bone of the vertebrate pectoral girdle typically serving to link the scapula and sternum; the collarbone; the clavicle.

anything that encircles something.

a sharp-teethed, circular missile which is thrown at the target (chiefly the weapon of Viṣṇu).

the iron ring surrounding the wheel.

a conical ornament for the horns of cattle or for the tips of an elephant's tusks.

a leather strap for the waist of a horse.