a waving of lights before a person or an idol of a deity.

the lights used for the purpose or camphor burned so.

the plant Merremia emarginata ( = Ipomea reniformis) of Convalvulaceae family.

a burning or half-burnt wooden piece; a fire brand.

a red dye made by boiling lac; a resin.

the act of moving here and there (often, in vain or aimlessly).

a drift; a) an act or instance of being driven or carried along, as by a current of air, water or by circumstances; a streaming movement; b) (geog.) a gradual shifting in position (of continents).

the act of tormenting; torture.

a pain or suffering inflicted.

a thick, heavy rope, of wire strands; a cable.

the Operculina turpethum ( = Ipomoea turpethum) of Convolvulaceae family; Indian jalap.

the extent, dimensions, capacity, etc. of anything, esp. as determined by a standard; a measure.

the act or process of determining extent, dimensions, etc.; measurement.

a) a standard for determining extent, dimensions, etc.; unit of measurement, as an inch, yard or bushel; b) any standard of valuation, comparison, judgment, etc.; criterion.

an instrument for measuring or a container of standard capacity.

an extent or degree not to be exceeded.

the act or processing of measuring.