ଚେର

Odia

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /t͡ʃeɾɔ/

Etymology 1

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun

ଚେର (cera)

1. (botany) root of a tree
2. the nipple or teat of the udder of the beast; the dug of the beast
3. (figurative) descendant; offspring
4. (figurative) connection; relation

Etymology 2

Proper noun

ଚେର (cera)

1. (historical) Chera (an ancient dynasty in South India)

References

• Praharaj, Gopala Chandra (1931—1940) “ଚେର”, in Purnnacandra Odia Bhashakosha, Cuttack: Utkal Sahitya Press