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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 1418
...A piece of advice (sense 2a). Now chiefly Caribbean and S. Asian....
8. agarbatti, n. View full entry 1884
...An incense stick; (as a mass noun) incense....
9. agitation, n. View full entry 1913
...In South Asia: a public demonstration; a strike....
10. agro-based in agro-, comb. form View full entry 1961
...based on or deriving from 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 court in apex, n.1 View full entry 1989
...a federal court, the highest judicial body, having authority over the High Courts and lower courts of individual states, from which cases may be referred; more formally called the Supreme Court...
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. baba, n.2 View full entry 1811
...A spiritual leader, teacher, or healer; a holy man. Also as a title (preceding or following a proper name) or as a form of address. Cf. baba...
20. baba, n.2 View full entry 1841
...A baby, a child....
