m. (derivation unknown) = śiphā (which is the more usual form;, see below) L. 136462 1072,1 217004 f. a fibrous or flexible root (used for making whips &c) Mn. ix, 230 1072,1 217005 f. a lash or stroke with a whip or rod ib. viii, 369 1072,1 217006 f. N. of a river RV. (L. also a branch; a river; a mother; a tuft of hair on the crown of the head; the root of a water-lily; spikenard; turmeric; a sort of dill or...