meanings of "patra"
n.{a-stem}
1.a leaf (of a tree);
2.the leaf of a flower, lotus &c.;
3.a leaf for writing upon;
4.a letter;
5.a challenge;
6.any thin leaf or plate of metal;
7.the wing of a bird;
8.a vehicle in general (car, horse, camel &c.);
9.painting the person (particularly the face) with musk, sandal-juice or other fragrant substances;
10.the blade of a sword, knife &c.;
11.a knife
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