No. 714 in Hindi
lac
Lac: A resinous substance secreted by insects, used in making shellac and dyes.
In a sentence
उसने नई कार खरीदने के लिए दस लाख रुपये खर्च किए।
He spent ten lakh rupees to buy a new car.
Here, 'लाख' is used to denote a numerical value, equivalent to one hundred thousand.
गहरे झरनों में लाख रंगों का सौंदर्य बिखरता है।
A million hues of beauty scatter in the deep waterfalls.
In this sentence, 'लाख' metaphorically indicates plethora or multitude, showcasing an extensive variety.
पुराने जमाने में लाख के गहने काफी चलन में थे।
In ancient times, lacquer jewelry was quite popular.
Here, 'लाख' refers to a natural resin used for making varnish or traditional ornaments.
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