karam

Definitions

1. The tree Adina cordifolia.
2. A Meitei surname from Manipuri
3. A surname.

Examples

“So Prince Earth-worm secured Prince Tortoies with chains and raised the earth on his back, and in a short time there was an island in the midst of the waters. Thakur Jiu then caused a karam tree to spring⟳ up, and at the foot of the karam tree he caused sirom grass to grow⟳. He then caused dhobi grass to spring⟳ up, after which he covered the earth with all kinds of trees and herbs. In this manner the earth became firm and stable.”

“The bride is given a comb made locally of karam wood, bracelets, chawar, which is a braid of false hair, and a blouse”

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