an animal of the civet family, a great slayer of snakes; mongoose.

a straight, pointed missile shot from a bow; an arrow.

a sharp-pointed metal rod to drive and control elephants; a goad.

a particular hold in wrestling.

a kind of mystical mark (representing the sacred syllable 'ಓಂ').

(fig.) any curb or restraint; a check.

(fig.) one who controls.

a man holding a goad; an elephant-driver.

(hist.) an old, metal coin legally stamped and used as a monetary unit.