to give a shape to; to carve an idol in stone, wood, etc.

to press or squeeze for the purpose of making supple or of relieving from pain.

to demolish; to destroy.

to kill; to end another's life.

to die; to decease.

to apply a coat of mud.

= ಮೃತ್ತಿಕೆ1 - 1 & 3.

fertile soil.

the pea plant Cajanus indicus with yellow flowers, widely grown in tropical land for its edible seed; the pigeon pea plant.