f. [nal-ṇic in vā ṅīp] 1 Any tubular vessel of the body.

2 A hollow stalk, especially that of the lotus.

3 A period of 24 minutes (ghaṭikā).

4 An instru- ment for boring an elephant's ear.

5 A canal, drain.

6 A lotus- flower.

6 A piece of metal on which the hours are struck (ghaṭī).