tAla m. ( Siddh. napuṃs. 25 , Sch. ) the palmyra tree or fan-palm ( Borassus flabelliformis , producing a sort of spirituous liquor; considered as a measure of height, R. iv ; vi, 2, 6 ; Lalit. iii , xxii ; forming a banner, MBh. iv , vi , xvi ; Hariv. ; to pierce seven fan-palms with one shot is held to be a great feat, R. i, 1, 64 ; AgP. viii, 2 ), Mn. viii, 246 ; MBh. &c.