a piece of metal or other material bent back at an angle or with a round bend; a hook.

a person who is not straightforward; a dishonest, crooked man; a crook.

a person who has deviated from what is considered right, good or true; a person of crooked nature; a perverted person.

= ಕಂಕಿ.

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.

to become black or turn dark.

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

extreme or passionate displeasure; anger.

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

a thing or situation that causes great surprise.

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