a flat, buoyant structure of logs, boards, barrels, etc. fastened together, esp. the one used as a boat in shallow water; a raft.

= ಪರತ.

= ಪರದಿಕೆ.

= ಪರದೆ.

= ಪರದೆ.

a woman belonging to the merchantś caste.

the wife of a merchant.

a man whose business is buying and selling of goods for profit; a trader; a merchant.

a set of hanging drapery for concealing all or part of the stage or set from the view of the audience; a curtain.

a specially prepared, light-reflecting surface on which motion pictures, slides, etc., may be projected; a screen.

a net hung over a bed to keep mosquitoes off.

(collectively) painted screens, backdrops, hangings, etc., used on the stage to represent places and surroundings in a play; scenery.

a piece of light fabric, as of net or gauze, worn, by women, over the face; a veil.

the skin of a tamarind seed.

a broad, circular plate having a slightly raised rim around.

a woman belonging to canḍāla caste.