Sanskrit-Lexikon

śikhā (f)

(architec.) a tenon (Zapfen)
= śikha-vṛddhi
a branch which takes root
a crest
a fibrous root
a particular part of a verse or formula (the crest of the verse compared to a king)
a peacock's crest or comb
a pointed flame
a ray of light
a sharp end
a tuft or lock of hair on the crown of the head
any branch
any flame
any root
Celosia Cristata
end or point (in general)
name of a river
name of various metres
peak
pinnacle
plume
point
projection
spike
summit
the end or point or border of a garment
the fever or excitement of love
the head or chief or best of a class
the nipple
the plant Jussiaea Repens
the point or tip of the foot
topknot