noun
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the plant Ephedra distachya ( = E. vulgaris) of Ephedraceae family.
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the vine Rubia cordifolia ( =R.munjista) of Rubiaceae family; munjeet.
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the creeper Sarcostemma acidum ( = S. brevistigma) of Asclepiadaceae family; sour creeper.
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the juice extracted from the stalks of this plant used in religious sacrifices for offering it to the deities and also drunk.
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another creeper Sarcostemma interedium of Asclepiadaceae family.
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ambrosia, the food of gods.
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the moon.
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a volatile, crystalline ketone, with a strong characteristic odour, derived from the camphor tree; camphor.
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water.
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air; wind.
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Śiva.
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a multitude of sages.
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Yama, the God of Righteousness.
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a ray of light.
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a monkey.
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Kubēra, the regent of Wealth.
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name of one of the eight Vasus, a semi divinities.
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Monday, the second day of the week.
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rice gruel.
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name of a particular astral tube, in the body, carrying prāṇa (nerve current).
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name of one of Śaiva clans.
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(math.) a symbol for the the number one.
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(pros.) a metrical food consisting of three syllables, the first being long and the others short ones (-uu).