1. ರಕ್ತಬೀಜ

    ♪ rakta bīja
      noun
    1. the tree Punica granatum of Puniaceae family; pomegranate.
    2. its round fruit with a red, leathery rind and many seeds coverd with red, juicy, edible flesh; pomegranate.
    3. name of a demon slain by Durge.
    4. (fig.) a disease, problem, evil practices, etc. that multiplies when one tries to eradicate or control it.