Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary
m. (cf. śikhā) a tuft or lock of hair left on the crown or sides of the head at tonsure TS.; S3Br.; Das3. 1070,2 216589 m. any crest or plume or tuft MW. 1070,2 216590 m. a peacock's tail Vikr. 1070,2 216591 m. a kind of plant L. 1070,2 216592