the lowest division of a building, wall or the like, usu. of masonry and partly or wholly below the surface of the ground; foundation.

the basis or groundwork of anything; foundation.

an act of uttering; utterance.

that which is uttered; utterance.

clever, witty speech.

something spoken in contempt or condemning another.

the qulity of being sharp or quick in understanding; intelligence.

= ಬನಾತು.

a kind of woollen cloth, decorated with embroidery.

= ಬಾಣಂತಿ.

a case for keeping or carrying arrows; a quiver.

any heavy thing (that is carried); a burden.

that which is large or big.

= ಬಿಣ್ಣಿತು.

a man of good reputation and whose presence, words etc. influence others.

something that is done for amusement or entertainment; amusement.

any activity or experience that gives enjoyment or recreation; a pastime; a play.

a pleasurable experience got from something.