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dhak

(dɑːk; dɔːk)
n
(Plants) a tropical Asian leguminous tree, Butea frondosa, that has bright red flowers and yields a red resin, used as an astringent
[C19: from Hindi]
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Noun1.dhak - East Indian tree bearing a profusion of intense vermilion velvet-textured blooms and yielding a yellow dye
Butea, genus Butea - genus of East Indian trees or shrubs: dhak
tree - a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
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When he comes back wait for me in the ravine by the dhak tree in the center of the plain.
'Dhak Dhak' girl Madhuri Dixit graced the event with her husband Sriram Madhav Nene sporting an elegant taffy pink saree.
According to GC spokesman, Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Hassan Amir Shah inaugurated the drive by planting two saplings of Arjun and Dhak at the University's Scholars Gardens, which would be followed by plantation drive at the university's Kala Shah Kaku Campus by the staff and students.
Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Hassan Amir Shah inaugurated the drive by planting two saplings of Arjun and Dhak at the University's Scholars Gardens, which will be followed by plantation drive at the university's Kala Shah Kaku Campus by the staff and students.
In this regard it was learnt that the residents of Rehmat Shah Chowk, Model Town, Safdar Colony, Dhak Para and others staged a protest demonstration against the shortage of water.
They visited Shaheed Ganj, Nishter Road, Dhak Road, Gharibabad markets and other areas to review action against encroachments.
In the past, the two artists have worked on memorable songs such as 'Ek Do Teen', 'Choli Ke Peeche', 'Dhak Dhak Karne Laga' and 'Maar Daala'.
Having started her career in Bollywood with film Abodh in 1984, the Dhak dhak girl owns a huge body of work despite her sporadic appearances on-screen post-2000.
The actress stopped working with her frequent dance collaborator Saroj Khan after accusing the choreographer of contributing to the rise of Madhuri Dixit (Sridevi claimed the Dhak Dhak move was done by her in the south before Dixit recreated it in Beta), she rejected films Darr, Dil Toh Pagal Hai and Yugpurush that went on to do big business at the box office, and she was uncomfortable working with younger-looking men, including one Sanjay Dutt who had allegedly stalked her in the past.
In line with its yearly announcements, GOQii has announced VitalECG, VitalGluco, RunGPS devices along with Dhak Dhak Live, Health Score, GOQiiGO features as well as the Bharat Kadam Chunauti.
Karachi -- Peek Freans Chocolicious recently launched its anthem for the football World Cup titled 'Dhak Dhak Goal'.