शर

Etymology
From the root.

Noun

 * 1) a sort of reed or grass (, syn. ), used for arrows
 * 2) an arrow, shaft
 * 3) name of the number "five" (from the 5 arrows of kāmadeva)
 * 4)  the versed sine of an arc
 * 5) a particular configuration of stars (when all the planets are in the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th houses)
 * 6) the upper part of cream or slightly curdled milk
 * 7) mischief, injury, hurt, a wound