Mahā-bhārat, the great war.

Mahādēo, or Mahā-deva, a descent of Shiva.

Mahā-kalī, or Kalī-mā, a terrific form of Durgā, the consort of Shiva.

Māhā-nimba, melia sempervirens.

Mahārāj, great king, excellency.

Mahārājā, an Hindū emperor.

Mahạl, house.

Mahāwat, elephant driver.

Mahū’ā, or mahu’ā, bassia longifolia, bearing flowers which are sweet, and from which a spirituous liquor is distilled; the nuts afford an oil used instead of butter.

Maidān, a plain.