a small portion separated from a whole; a piece.

any of the two equal portions of a whole; a half.

a broken piece of a pot; a pot-sherd.

the entire bony or cartilaginous framework of the head of a human; the skull.

any outer layer suggestive of skin, as rind, bark, etc.

a thin, horny plate forming the outer protective covering of the body in many fishes; the scale.

a horse that stubbornly refuses to obey; a restive horse.

that which has scales; a fish.

the act or occupation of sharpening the cutting instruments and weapons.

an artificial behavior meant to impress or cheat others; mannerism for effect; pretention.

outward form or appearance; aspect.

a kind of coiled, crisp cake made of the flours of rice, different pulses, spices by frying in oil or ghee.

= ಶಿಕಲ.

= ಶಿಕಲ.

a fish in gen.

a shrimp or a prawn.

of the colour of pure snow; white.

pure; perfect.

shining; lustrous.