the act or an instance of spoiling or destroying completely; destruction.

a group of trees planted and cultivated to bear fruit, nuts, etc.; a grove.

outward impression; appearance; aspect.

the form of anything, as having a definite shape, outline.

anything offered as a bait to attract or tempt.

the place or region where wild animals are hunted.

the act of deceiving or something that deceives; deception.

the act of aiming at (as in shooting).

the position or guidance of a leader; the act or an instance of leading.

a large, mounted piece of artillery for firing heavy projectiles; a cannon.

the eleventh month in Hindu calendar.

the quality of being hot; hotness; heat.

brightness; radiance; brilliance.

the warmest season of the year; summer.

a restraining of one's biological needs, controlling of passions as a penance and living a moral and austere life, to achieve spiritual height.

an afflicted condition; pain; suffering; affliction.

a term of twelve years.

(usu. used in duplicate) a word formed by imitating or used to express the sound of repeated, heavy beatings.

= ದಫಾ.

the quality of being hot; hotness; heat.

the condition of having physical or mental distress; a distressing or difficult situation.