Tamil

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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

Verb

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அறு (aṟu)

  1. (intransitive) to be severed, to break
  2. to cease, become extinct, perish
  3. to be decided, settled
  4. to abide, dwell
  5. to make friends
  6. to go to ruin
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Etymology 2

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Causative of அறு (aṟu).

Verb

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அறு (aṟu)

  1. (transitive) to part, break off, cut off, separate, reap
  2. to sever, cleave, cut in two
  3. to root out, exterminate
  4. to burrow
  5. to mould (as bricks)
  6. to digest
  7. to outdo, excel
  8. to determine, resolve, decide, settle
  9. to remove, obviate, break
  10. to distribute
  11. to tease, worry
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References

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