/də/, /dəː/ or /dəh/ (Hindi and other languages)

Definitions

1. noun

a unit of measurement equal to one decimal place in the Indian numbering system

“The population of the city was 5.2 crores, or 52 lakhs, which is roughly 5.2 million people.”

2. noun

a type of drum used in Indian music, particularly in North Indian classical music

“The tabla and dha are the two main drums used in Indian classical music.”

3. verb

to strike or beat (a drum) in Indian music

“The musician will dha the drums to set the rhythm.”