ghuṇâkṣara n. an incision in wood (or in the leaf of a book) caused by an insect and resembling somewhat the form of a letter, Ratnâv. ii, 17/18 (Prākṛit ghuṇákkhara) Rājat. iv, 167
• -nyāya m. fortuitous and unexpected manner, happy chance Pañcat. i, 4, 41/42 Daś. v, 36 Prasannar. i, 26/27
• -vat ind. by a happy chance Ratnâv. Śiś. iii, 58 Sch.