[carc-bāº aran gairā. ṅīṣ] 1 A kind of song.

2 Striking the hands to beat time (in music).

3 The recitation of scholars.

4 Festive sport, festive cries or mer- riment.

5 A festival.

6 Flattery.

7 Curled hair.

8 Triple symphony.

9 Alternate recitation of a poem by two persons.