kadala as, ī (ā L.), mf. the plantain or banana tree, Musa Sapientum (its soft, perishable stem is a symbol of frailty) Suśr. R. Megh
• (ā), f. N. of several plants (Pistia Stratiotes, Bombax Heptaphyllum, Calosanthes Indica) L
• (ī), f. the plantain tree Bhpr
• a kind of deer (the hide of which is used as a seat) MBh. Suśr
• a flag, banner, flag carried by an elephant L
• (am), n. the banana Suśr