the act of tasting (a food item).

the plant Nyctanthes arbor-tristis of Oleaceae family.

the plant Justicia gendrussa ( = Gendrusa vulgaris) of Acanthaceae family; (?) 3) the plant Ophirrhiza mungos of Rubiaceae family; Indian snake root.

the vine Cissus pedata of Vitaceae family; Iguana's foot vine.

the plant Alpinia galangas of Zingiberaceae famiy.

an exclamation used in making oblations to the gods.

the act of devouring.

(fig.) a swindling of otherś or public money, property, etc.

name of the wife of Agni, the Fire-God.