கிழவி

See also: கிளவி

Tamil

Etymology

Cognate with Malayalam കിഴവി (kiḻavi).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kiɻɐʋi/
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Noun

கிழவி • (kiḻavi)

  1. old lady, grandmother

Usage notes

Referring to an elderly woman with this noun is often considered rude and disrespectful. Respectful and polite alternatives are அம்மா (ammā), பாட்டி (pāṭṭi).

References
  • University of Madras (1924–1936), “கிழவி”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press
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