a primary colour or any of a spread of colour shades at the lower end of the visible spectrum, varying in hue from that of blood to pale rose or pink; red colour.

the grass Cyperus rotundus ( = C. hexastachyus) of Cyperaceae family; sedge.

any of various tall, slender grasses (esp. genus Phragmites), with plume-like inflorescences, growing in wet or marshy land; reed.

= ಕಂಕಿ.

to become black or turn dark.

(fig.) to lose original colour, lustre, reputation, etc.

the tree Areca catechu of Arecaceae family.

its nut; betel nut; areca nut.

the millet Panicum italicum (= P. indicum, = Setaria italica) of Poaceae family; Indian millet.

extreme or passionate displeasure; anger.

the condition of being dissatisfied or displeased; discontent; dissatisfaction.

the vine Cardiospermum halicacabum of Sapindaceae and its cherry; heart pea.

a thing or situation that causes great surprise.

= ಕಂಕಿ.