a small stone, found on river beds or banks worn smooth and round, by the action of water.

the small passerine bird Passer domesticus of the family Passeridae with brown and grey plumage; a house sparrow.

a small smooth stone worn by the action of water; a pebble.

a bunch of hairs, feathers, grass, etc. growing closely together or attached at the base; a tuft.

a tassel or tuft made of the feathers of a peacock.

= ಕುಂಚಿಗೆ1.

the small-sized, evergreen tree Murraya koenigii of Rutaceae family, with fragrant leaves, used in seasoning food.

a metal belt (usu. of silver or gold) worn round the waist by a woman, more as an ornament than for holding the clothing up.

a town in the south-eastern part of India (TamiḷNāḍu).

ಕಂಚಿಗೆ ಹೋದರೂ ಮಂಚಕ್ಕೆ ನಾಲ್ಕೇ ಕಾಲು kancige hōdarū mancakke nālkē kalu a stupid person never becomes wise; an ox remains an ox even if driven to Vienna.

a bronze jug for holding liquids, esp. water.

a hard round seed of Guilandina bonucella (molucca bean) or a small ball of stone, glass, clay, lac etc., used as a toy.

= ಕಂಚುಕ - 1.

the edge, toward the ground, of a thatched roof.