pātṛ́ (with gen.; pā́tṛ with acc.; unaccented with gen. or ifc.), one who drinks, a drinker, [RV.]; &c.
pātṛ́ mfn. defending, a defender or protector (with gen., acc. or ifc.), [RV.]; &c.
m. (for 1. 2. See under √ 1. and √ pā) a species of Ocimum, [L.]