a poison or venom.

a poisoned state caused by the absorption of pathogenic micro-organisms and their products into the blood-stream; sepsis.

(fig.) useless; of no use.

a downy or furry growth on the surface of organic matter, caused by fungi, esp. in the presence of dampness or decay; mold.

ಬೂಷ್ಟು ಹಿಡಿ būṣṭu hiḍi to have a downy or furry gorwth on one's surface; to be affected by fungus; to become moldy; 2. (fig.) to lose sharpness of mine due to inactivity.