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a place where the funds of the government, of a corporation or the like are deposited, kept, and disbursed; a treasury.
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a steel or iron box or repository for money, jewels, papers, etc.; a safe; a locker.
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turmeric powder, saffron powder, etc. used in worshipping deities as Khaṇḍōbā, Yellamma, etc. given to devotees, which is regarded as prasada (having the grace of the deity).
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the yellow, principal substance of an egg, as distinguished from the white substance, albumen; yolk.