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ಅಲರ್ ನಿಘಂಟು (ವಿ. ಕೃಷ್ಣ)

1. 1.
   noun

   the perennial plant Crocus sativus of Iridaceae family with funnel-shaped, purplish flowers having orange stigmas; saffron plant.

2. 2.
   noun

   the dried, aromatic stigmas of this plant, used in flavouring and colouring foods; saffron.

3. 3.
   noun

   a red pigment , applied by women on their forehead, as a sign of auspiciousness; vermilion.

4. 4.
   noun

   that which is related to Kaliyuga, fourth of the four mythological ages, which is current now, having a duration of 4,32,000 years.