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1. aal, n. View full entry 1798
...The noni or Indian mulberry, Morinda citrifolia. Also: the reddish dye obtained from this plant, used (esp. formerly) in India to colour cotton fabrics. Cf. Morinda...
2. abkari, n. View full entry 1790
...In India: the production and sale of distilled alcoholic drinks; the duty levied on this. Also used allusively with reference to the system of managing the sale of alcohol solely through certain...
3. acharya, n. View full entry 1792
...In South Asia: a spiritual teacher or leader. Also as a title, either preceding or following a proper name. Cf. Sankaracharya...
4. † agrom, n. View full entry 1753
...Apparently: a condition in which the tongue becomes rough and cracked (not identified)....
5. ajowan, n. View full entry 1773
...An annual plant native to North Africa and India, Trachyspermum copticum (family Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)), with feathery leaves and white flowers, cultivated for its aromatic fruit and...
6. akasha, n. View full entry 1768
...In Indian philosophy: space, ether. Also in theosophical and other New Age contexts....
7. almirah, n. View full entry 1788
...A free-standing cupboard, wardrobe, or other storage unit: (also) a chest of drawers....
8. amadavat, n. View full entry 1740
...An Indian song-bird (Estrilda amandava), brown in colour with white spots....
9. amlah, n. View full entry c1778
...In South Asia (esp. India): the body of officials who staff a courthouse; a member of this body....
10. anna, n.1 View full entry 1727
...An East Indian denomination of money; the 16th part of a rupee....
11. argala, n. View full entry c1754
...The adjutant-bird (Ciconia argala), a gigantic species of stork inhabiting India....
12. atman, n. View full entry 1785
...The self or soul; the supreme principle of life in the universe....
13. avatar, n. View full entry 1784
...HinduMythol. The descent of a deity to the earth in an incarnate form....
14. Ayurveda, n. View full entry 1788
...An ancient Hindu system of medicine, drawn from Vedic literature and based on the belief that physical and mental health are dependent on a balance of biological humours (or doshas) uniquely constituted...
15. baba, n.2 View full entry 1771
...Father. Also used as a respectful from of address for an older man; cf. baba...
16. babu, n. View full entry 1763
...A title of respect typically appended (sometimes prefixed) to the surname of a Hindu man....
17. badam, n. View full entry 1798
...In South Asia: an almond. Freq. attrib....
18. bahadur, n. View full entry 1776
...A great man, distinguished personage. Often affixed as a title to an officer's name. ...
19. bandicoot, n. View full entry 1789
...A large Indian rat (Mus malabaricus or giganteus), as big as a cat, and very destructive. (Wrongly used in quot. 1789 for the Musk-rat.)...
20. bandy, n.2 View full entry 1791
...A carriage, bullock-carriage, buggy, or cart, used in India....
