(rightly,ಏರಿ) a long heap of earth, made for or serving as an obstructing barrier against flow of water, 2) a naturally elevated ground.

a man-made pool, lake or cistern for storing water; a tank.

to run into or through as a pointed weapon does; to pierce; to stab.

= ಏಱು1.

to fit in appropriately; to be proper; to be suitable.

to choose or pick out from among many; to select.

= ಏಱು4.

= ಏಱು5.

to pour a liquid from above; to cause (a liquid) to flow in a stream.

to smear and massage another's body with oil and bathe.

to give a gift (in a formal manner); ಎಱಕೊಳ್ eṛakoḷto bathe oneself after anointing the body with oil and massaging.

to excel another in quality or power; to dominate.

a place or person giving shelter, support or protection.