the opening through which human beings take in food; the mouth.

the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin; the face.

the front portion of an utensil ( from where the contents are poured); the spout.

the bill of a bird; the beak.

the pointed end of an arrow.

beginning; commencement.

the root of the plant milky jasmine (Tabernaemontana divaricata = Ervatamia coronaria).

(pros.) a metrical foot with nine syllables, belonging to the class of Břhati.

(pros.) name of a metre similar to Anuṣtubh.

(dance) an opening of the mouth widely and pushing the tongue (as a lion).

an eloquent public speaker.

a man who speaks for another or for a group, party, government, etc.; a spokesman.

a man who gives lectures; a lecturer.

a man who comments, interprets, explains; a commentator; an interpretor.

a man who speaks, advocates on behalf of another; an advocate or agent.

that which does not or cannot move fast.