the front part of the human body from the waist to the knees when in a sitting position; the lap.

the central part of a saree (a garment worn by Hindu women, consisting of a long piece of cotton or silk wrapped around the body with one end draped over the head or over one shoulder) excluding the borders on all sides.

a pouch formed by folding or doubling a part of one's cloth (as sari or dhōti).

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

outward form or appearance; aspect.

that which is consisting of parts.

he who has infinite knowledge; the Omniscient.

a large number people, animals, things etc. gathered at a place; a group; a multitude.

(myth.) name of a hell.

a fish in gen.

a shrimp or a prawn.

= ಶಕುಲ.

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

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

= ಶಿಕಲ.

= ಶಿಕಲ.

of the colour of pure snow; white.

pure; perfect.

shining; lustrous.