Tamil

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Etymology

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Inherited from Proto-Dravidian *kuẓ-V. Cognates with Telugu గొయ్యి (goyyi), Malayalam കുഴി (kuḻi).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /kʊɻɪ/, [kʊɻi]
  • Audio:(file)

Noun

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குழி (kuḻi)

  1. pit, hole, depression, excavation
  2. tank, pond
  3. well

References

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