m. n. (accord. to Un2. iv, 166, fr. 1. vī; prob. connected with 1. ve cf. veṇu) a kind of large reed (used for making sticks, prob. Calamus Rotang or Fasciculatus) Kaus3.; MBh. &c 1015,1 205599 n. a cane, staff VarBr2S.; BhP.; MaitrUp. Sch. 1015,1 205600 n. the rod or mace of an officer, staff of a door-keeper (See comp.) 1015,1 205601 n. the tube of a flute Sam2gi1t. 129341 1015,1 205602