noun
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the opening through which human beings take in food; the mouth.
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the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin; the face.
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the front portion of an utensil ( from where the contents are poured); the spout.
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the bill of a bird; the beak.
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the pointed end of an arrow.
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beginning; commencement.
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the root of the plant milky jasmine (Tabernaemontana divaricata = Ervatamia coronaria).
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(pros.) a metrical foot with nine syllables, belonging to the class of Břhati.
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(pros.) name of a metre similar to Anuṣtubh.
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(dance) an opening of the mouth widely and pushing the tongue (as a lion).