name of a country in North Afghanistan; Balkh.

an inhabitant of that country.

a horse bred in that country.

the perennial plant Crocus sativus of Iridaceae family, with funnel-shaped, purplish flowers having orange stigmas; saffron plant.

the dried aromatic stigmas of this plant, used in flavouring and colouring foods; saffron.

the plant Ferula assafoetida of Apiaceae family.

the bad-smelling gum resin obtained from this plant, used in seasoning food.

= ಬಾಹ್ಲಿಕ.

= ಬಹಳಿಕೆ.

greatness, as in quantity, measure or degree; muchness.