noun
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the part of the body between the ribs and the hips; the waist.
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that which is at the centre or in between.
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that which is of neither too good nor too inferior quality.
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the governor of a region or division of a state.
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the fourth note in the ascending order in Indian music (corresponding to F in C major).
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(mus.) the normal octave.
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(mus.) an octave having the F as the tonic note, one of the three octaves that was in vogue in olden days.