R.K. Narayan: Short Stories Glossary

R.K. Narayan: Short Stories Glossary

Astrologer

a person who uses astrology to tell others about their character or to predict their future

Cowrie

Small sea-shells that were used as money in earlier times in India

Palmyra

An Asian fan palm tree

halfwit

foolish or stupid

Dahlia

a plant of the daisy family

Turban

A cloth used as man's head covering

Trade

commerce, business

Vociferous

Outspoken

Gaslight

a lamp in which light is produced by burning gas

shrewd

sharp-witted

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