ayacut
English edit
Etymology edit
From Telugu, coined from two words: ఆయము "aayamu" /ɑːjʌmʊ/ (living area) + కట్టు "kattu" /ˈkʌʈʈu/ (barrier, dam).
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
ayacut (countable and uncountable, plural ayacuts)
- (India) The area served by an irrigation project such as a canal, dam or a tank.