(gen. pronounced with the vowel 'a') the forty third letter of Kannaḍa alphabet and the twenty ninth consonant.

(math.) a symbol for the number four.

a coordinating conjunction introducing an alternative; or.

in addition; as well; besides.

any of a class (Aves) of warmblooded, two-legged, egg-laying vertebrates with feathers and wings; a bird.

a horse.

a leather strap, fastened to each end of the bit of a bridle, by which the rider or driver controls a horse or other animal by pulling so as to exert pressure on the bit; reins.

the juice of soma plant (Sarcostemma acidum of Asclepiadaceae family), used as a drink.