the act of swallowing something (as food).

that much quantity of food which can be held in the palm (for eating).

food (in gen.).

(collectively) food articles as grain, spices, corn, oil, etc.

the eclipsed portion of the sun or moon.

a sword with a very sharp blade.

= ಕರಿಸ.

the red fluid, containing various suspended cells, circulating in the arteries and veins of the higher animals; blood.

to cause to heat something in a pan or directly in fire.

to cause to cook in a pan in hot oil.

to cause to invite, call; to cause to come.

= ಕರಿಸ.

dry cow-dung.

an old unit of weight used to express the weght of gold or silver in.

a variety of flat-bodied inland fish.