a part of the body of a plant that develops, typically, from the radicle and grows downward into the soil, anchoring the plant and drawing water and nourishment from the soil and stores food; a root.

the lower portion of anything.

(fig.) the source origin or cause of an action, quality, condition, etc.

the lowest point of anything.

the plant Withania coagulans of Solanaceae family.

its root used for medicinal purpose.

the plant Hemidesmus indicus of Asclepiadaceae family; sarsaparilla, 2.its fragrant root.

the plant Casearia esculenta ( = C. indicus) of Samydaceae family.

absence of rain for a prolonged period over a wide area; drought.

the condition of being extremely dry, parched; complete loss of moisture; aridity.

the condition of having high temperature; hotness.

greediness; covetousness.

extreme and general scarcity of food, as in a country or a large geographical area; famine.

(gen.) absence of anything.

till; upto (the point of time or point, place).

an aspirant of liberation of one's soul from the cycle of births and deaths.

without covering or clothing; naked; nude; bare.

without the usual furnishings, contents, etc.

unadorned; bald; plain.

empty; having no stuff.

the side of a human being between the ribs and hip; the flank.

the region on the side of something.

a blessing, favour, boon received from a god or a holy man.