Demka, Ḍeṃka, Denka, Ḍeṅka: 1 definition
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Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusḌeṃka (ಡೆಂಕ):—
1) [noun] a cylindrical percussion instrument consisting of a hollow cylinder or hemisphere with a membrane stretched tightly over both the ends, played by beating with the hands, sticks, etc.
2) [noun] a kind of small, hour-glass shaped, hand-held percussion instrument, in which the two bands with a hard material tied to the free ends makes sounds by striking the leather membrane on either side, when shaken continuously.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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Starts with: Demkali, Demkana, Demkane, Demkanegai, Demkani, Demkanigai, Demkanigumma, Demkanijamtra, Demkanikai, Demkanikara.
Full-text: Demke.
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