கழுவு

Tamil

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) Cognate with Malayalam കഴുകുക (kaḻukuka), Telugu కడుగు (kaḍugu).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /kɐɻuʋu/, [kɐɻuʋɯ]

Verb

கழுவு (kaḻuvu)

  1. to wash
    Synonym: அலம்பு (alampu)

Conjugation

References

  • Johann Philipp Fabricius (1972), கழுவு”, in Tamil and English Dictionary, Tranquebar: Evangelical Lutheran Mission Pub. House
  • University of Madras (1924–1936), கழுவு-தல்”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press
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