(gram.) the letter 'ಆ'.

that quality of a thing which depends on the relative position of all points composing its outline or external surface; physical or spatial form; shape.

the way a person appears; aspect; looks.

expression of the face, as giving a clue to one's inward thoughts or mental disposition; facial expression.

something that is meant to indicate a fact, intention, feeling, etc.; an indication; a sign; a token; a hint; a clue.

the structural unity in music, literature, etc; form.

the extent of an arable tract of land.

the land tax to be paid to the government.

the money or other gain received, esp. in a given period, by an individual, corporation, etc. from property, esp. agricultural land.

having no hand; handless.

exempt from tax.

without having to pay the tax.

a land or village granted by kings to Brāhmaṇas for sustenance.

a street or part of a town where (only) Brāhmaṇas live.

the hind portion of a ship.

the uncomfortable or distressful feeling caused by a desire or need for water and characterised generally by a sensation of dryness in the mouth and throat; thirst.

(arch.) a kind of tax levied in olden days.

a source - a) that from which something comes into existence, develops or derives; b) any place or thing by which something is supplied; c) a person, book, document, etc. that provides information; d) the point or thing from which light rays, sound waves, etc. emanate.

that which houses or protects another; a support; prop.

an assemblage; a multitude.

a large excavation made in the earth, from which to extract metallic ores, coal, precious stones, salt or certain other minerals; a mine.

a group of houses in the country, larger than a hamlet and smaller than a city; a village.

a person, thing, circumstance or opportunity acting voluntarily or involuntarily as the agent that brings about an effect or result; a cause.

a means for living; an occupation for or source of, income.