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1. aapa, n. View full entry 1998
...An older sister. Also used as a term of respect or familiarity to an older woman....
2. abhinaya, n. View full entry 1880
...In Indian dance: the use of any of various expressive techniques to convey a mood, emotion, theme, or idea....
3. abhisheka, n. View full entry 1834
...In India: any of various ceremonies involving a ritual washing or anointing. ...
4. absent, v. View full entry a1425
...intr. To withdraw, remove oneself; to stay away. In later use chiefly S. Asian....
5. 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...
6. adda, n. View full entry 1951
...Chiefly in West Bengal and Bangladesh: a gathering where free-flowing, informal conversation takes place; conversation of this type, chat. Also: a meeting place, spec. an (illicit) establishment serving alcoholic beverages....
7. advice, n. View full entry c1300
...The view which a person holds in regard to a given matter; opinion, judgement, assessment. Also: the action of adopting a particular view or opinion; decision; (occas.) an opinion. Obs....
8. agarbatti, n. View full entry 1884
...An incense stick; (as a mass noun) incense....
9. agitation, n. View full entry 1547
...The state or condition of being moved backwards and forwards repeatedly; commotion, disturbance, perturbation; an instance of this....
10. agro-, comb. form View full entry 1893
...Forming esp. temporary and nonce-words with the sense ‘of or relating to agriculture’....
11. almirah, n. View full entry 1788
...A free-standing cupboard, wardrobe, or other storage unit: (also) a chest of drawers....
12. aloo, n. View full entry 1916
...In South Asian cookery: a potato; a dish containing this. Cf. aloo chaat...
13. aloo chaat, n. View full entry 1954
...In South Asian cookery: a spicy potato snack served as salad, light meal, or side dish. Cf. chaat...
14. amildar, n. View full entry 1799
...In South Asia: a non-European factor, esp. a collector of revenue....
15. amlah, n. View full entry c1778
...In South Asia (esp. India): the body of officials who staff a courthouse; a member of this body....
16. apex, n.1 View full entry 1604
...(As in Latin.) rare....
17. aumil, n. View full entry 1800
...In South Asia: a non-European factor, esp. a collector of revenue. Cf. amildar...
18. baba, n.2 View full entry 1771
...Father. Also used as a respectful from of address for an older man; cf. baba...
19. badam, n. View full entry 1798
...In South Asia: an almond. Freq. attrib....
20. badmash, n. View full entry 1843
...A scoundrel, a rogue; a miscreant; a hooligan, a ruffian....
