śārikā f. a kind of bird (commonly called Maina, either the Gracula Religiosa or the Turdus Salica, also written sārikā, q.v.)

• playing at chess or draughts Uṇ. iv, 127 Sch.

• a bow or stick used for playing the Vīṇā or any stringed instrument L.

• a form of Durgā Kathās. Rājat.

• N. of a woman (= śāri) Buddh.