/ɑd̪ʰɑkɑ/ or /ad̪hɑkɑ/ (Hindi)

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of weight or measurement in the metric system, equivalent to 10 grams or 0.3535 ounces.

“The recipe called for 100 adhakas of sugar and flour.”

2. noun

A poetic or literary term referring to a unit of verse or a stanza in Sanskrit poetry.

“The poet carefully crafted each adhaka of the ancient Sanskrit poem.”