English Meaning of halakunda or halakhunda

Meaning of 'halakunda or halakhunda'

n (halada & khanda) A clove of the root of turmeric. ardhya halakundane mpivala hone (To be dyed yellow even with half a clove of turmeric.) To be puffed up through the acquisition or attainment of only a moderate quantity (of learning, riches, honors &c.) ṃhalakundasathi ṃlagna modane To ruin or spoil a great business for the sake of a very trifling gain or saving.ṃ

Meaning of हळकुंड or हळखुंड

n (हळद & खंड) A clove of the root of turmeric. अर्ध्या हळकुंडानें पिवळा होणें (To be dyed yellow even with half a clove of turmeric.) To be puffed up through the acquisition or attainment of only a moderate quantity (of learning, riches, honors &c.) हळकुंडासाठीं लग्न मोडणें To ruin or spoil a great business for the sake of a very trifling gain or saving.

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