कनक n. (
-कं) Gold.
m. (
-कः)
1. The name of a tree which bears red flowers, (Butea frondosa:) see
पलाश.
2. Thorn apple, (Datura metel, &c.)
3. Another plant, (Mesua ferrea:) see
नागकेशर.
4. Mountain ebony, (Bauhinia variegata, &c.) see
काञ्चनाल.
5. A black sort of agallochum.
6. A shrub yielding a yellow fragrant flower, (Michelia champaca.)
E. कन to shine,
अक Unādi aff.