1 A grain, a single seed; taṃ- ḍulakaṇān H. 1; Ms. 11. 93.

2 An atom or particle (of anything).

3 A very small quantity; dravinaº Śānti. 1. 19; 3. 5.

4 A grain of dust; R. 1. 85; or of pollen; V. 2. 7.

5 A drop (of water) or spray; kaṇavāhī mālinītaraṃgāṇām Ś. 3. 7; aṃbuº, aśruº Me. 26, 45, 69; Amaru. 54.

6 An ear of corn.

7 Spark (as of fire).

8 The spark or facet of a gem.

9 Flake (of snow).

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