(p. 329) ghuṇa a kind of wood-mite or woodworm, termite. a. expert or well-experienced; engaged steadfastly (ঘুণ হয়ে আমার পিছনে লেগেছে). ̃-ধরা a. affected with wood-mite; (fig.) in the process of decaying; worn out. ঘুণ ধরা v. to be affected with wood-mite. ঘুণে ধরা v. to be affected with wood-mite; to decay. ঘুণাক্ষর n. a small mark on timber made by wood-mite; (fig.) a slight hint. ঘুনাক্ষরে adv. even slightly, to the slightest extent. 113)