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kautuka

n. (fr. kut°; g. yuvādi), curiosity, interest in anything, vehement desire for (loc. or in comp.), eagerness, vehemence impatience, [Pañcat.]; [Kathās.] (ifc. f(A). ) &c.


anything causing curiosity or admiration or interest, any singular or surprising object, wonder, [Pañcat.]; [Kathās.]; [Vet.]


festivity, gaiety, festival, show, solemn ceremony (esp. the ceremony with the marriage-thread or necklace preceding a marriage), [Kum.]; [Daś.]; [Bhartṛ.]; [BhP.] &c.


the marriage-thread or necklace, [Kathās. li, 223]


pleasure, happiness, prosperity, [BhP. i, 17, 26]


N. of nine particular substances, [Hcat. i, 110, 19]; [ii, 49, 10]


sport, pastime, [L.]


public diversion, [L.]


song, dance, show, spectacle, [L.]


season of enjoyment, [L.]


kind or friendly greeting, civility, [L.]


the place for a partic. nuptial ceremony, [MānGṛ.]