[Skt.] n. A weapon, a sword, a missile. ayudhamu, banamu, katti katari modalainavi. agneyastramu a fiery weapon, a weapon having the power of fire. nagastramu a serpent weapon, having a serpent’s power. astakarudu a maker of weapons. astravidya military science. astravrsti a shower of arrows. astrasiksa military excercise. astragaramu an arsenal, an armoury. astri astri. n. A bowman. vilukadu. astrajivi astrajivi. n. A soldier. bantu, sainikudu.