an acute infectious disease, esp. of children, caused by a virus inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord resulting in permanent deformities; poliomyelitis.

any herbaceous plant that is eaten, raw or cooked.

the edible part of such a plant, as the root, tuber, seed, fruit, stem or leaf; a vegetable.

any of several kinds of dishes made using a vegetable or vegetables.

= ಪಲ್ಲಚೀಲ.

an astronomical figure.

(jain.) a large period of time.

originated, made or produced long back.

not belonging to the present time.

that is to be protected, guarded.

a kind of potherb.

= ಪಾಳೆಯ.

a large organised body of soldiers for waging war on land; an army.

a place where tents, huts, barracks or other more or less temporary structures have been put up, as for soldiers; a military camp.

a tent, cabin, etc. or a group of these, used for temporary lodging, as by travellers on their journey.

the whole land or territory of a nation or state; a country.

a particular area or locality; region.

a group of people working together to establish or promote particular theories or principles of government which they hold in common; a party.

= ಪಾಳೆಯ.

a male member belonging to the Holeya caste.

a wicked fellow.

a man of low or ignoble birth.