a. (jikā f.) 1 Making clear, indicating, showing, manifest- ing.

2 Suggesting or insinuating a meaning (as a word, opp. vācaka and lākṣaṇika q. q. v. v.). kaḥ 1 Dramatic action or gesture, ex- ternal indication of an internal feeling by suitable gesticulation.

2 A sign, symbol.

3 Figurative expres- sion or insinuation.