m. (Siddhnapun6s. 25 Sch.) the palmyra tree or fan-palm (Borassus flabelliformis, producing a sort of spirituous liquor; considered as a measure of height R. iv; vi, 2, 6 Lalit. iii, xxii; forming a banner MBh. iv, vi, xvi Hariv.; to pierce seven fan-palms... m. (fr. tāḍa) slapping the hands together or against one's arm, xiii, 1397; R. &c 444,3 84500 m. the flapping of an elephant's ears Ragh. ix, 71; Katha1s. xii;...