to separate or divide (a thing) into its parts, groups, etc.

to comb and clean cotton.

to become separated or divided into parts or groups.

(texture of a fabric to become loose or sparse.

(the threads of fabric) to have space between themselves.

to make wider or broader.

to analyse carefully and in detail.

a fruit in its very initial stage of development.

= ಪಂಜಾ.

= ಪಂಚೆ.

a ball or roll of cotton from which the thread is spun.

a long, thick piece of wood, wound on at one end with long cloth pieces, dipped in flammable oil or tallow, that burns when lit, used as a portable light, on religious occasions, etc.; a torch; a fire-brand.

the tree Madhuca indica ( = Bassia latifolia) of Sapotaceae family; Indian butter tree; (?).

= ಪಂಚೆ.

a deeply distressed, miserable person.

a foot of a bird or any of various reptiles and mammals that has sharp, hooked and curved horny structure or nail; a claw.

a metal hand, representing five holy personages, worshipped by Muslims during Muharram.