a. (ḍī f.) [piṃḍ-ac] 1 So- lid (ghana).

2 Compact, dense, close. ḍaḥ ḍaṃ 1 A round mass, ball, globe; as in ayaḥpiṃḍaḥ netrapiṃḍaḥ &c.

2 A lump, clod (of earth &c.).

3 A round lump of food, morsel, mouthful; R. 2. 59.

4 A ball or [Page0701-b+ 57] lump of rice offered to the Manes at obsequial ceremonies or Śrāddhas; R. 1. 66; 8. 26; Ms. 3. 216; 9. 132, 136, 140; Y. 1. 159.

5 Food in general;...