Holu, Hōlu: 1 definition
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Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusHōlu (ಹೋಲು):—[verb] to be like another; to show resemblance; to be similar, alike.
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Hōlu (ಹೋಲು):—
1) [noun] a spending of money carelessly, unreasonably or unnecessarily; extravagance.
2) [noun] a state or fact of being ruined.
3) [noun] that which is worthless or useless.
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Hōḷu (ಹೋಳು):—
1) [verb] to cut into pieces.
2) [verb] to split into two (vertically, lengthwise).
3) [verb] to split (oneself) vertically into two pieces.
4) [verb] to reduce to powder; to pulverise or pound.
5) [verb] to destroy; to demolish.
6) [verb] to be destroyed completely.
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Hōḷu (ಹೋಳು):—
1) [noun] a piece cut from a bigger one or a whole; a fragment.
2) [noun] an opening caused by or as if by splitting; a cleft, fissure or rift.
3) [noun] a piece of areca nut.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Holud-kolmi-lawta, Holugadi, Holuguttu, Holuve, Holuvu.
Ends with: Cholu, Dholu, Kumbholu, Muholu, Ragholu, Ramdholu.
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Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 8 - The Discipline of the Senses (indriya-upakrama) < [Sutrasthana (Sutra Sthana) — General Principles]
The Great Buddhist Emperors of Asia (by Shibani Dutta)