kalka

Dictionary meanings for kalka from Apte and Monier-Williams.

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Apte Sanskrit-English Dictionary

a. [kal-ka Uṇ. 3. 40] Sin- ful, wicked. lkaḥ, lkaṃ 1 The viscous sediment deposited by oily sub- stances when ground.

2 A kind of tenacious paste; Y. 1. 277.

3 (Hence) Dirt, filth (in general).

4 Ordure, fæces.

5 Meanness, deceit, hypocrisy; Śi. 19. 98.

6 Sin.

7 Levigated powder; tāṃ lodhrakalkena hṛtāṃgatailāṃ Ku. 7. 9.

8 Incense.

9 The wax of the ear. Comp. phalaḥ the pomegranate plant.

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Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

m. (n. L.), (3. kal Un2. iii, 40), a viscous sediment deposited by oily substances when ground, a kind of tenacious paste Sus3r.; Ya1jn5. &c 262,2 46048 m. dirt, filth 262,2 46049 m. the wax of the ear 262,2 46050 m. ordure, faeces L. 262,2 46051

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