தொற்று

Tamil

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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.)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /t̪ɔrːʊ/, [t̪ɔtrɯ]

Verb

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தொற்று (toṟṟu)

  1. (transitive) to attach, tack
  2. to infect
  3. (intransitive) to spread
  4. to climb

Etymology 2

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From Tamil தொற்று (toṟṟu).

Noun

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தொற்று (toṟṟu)

  1. connection
  2. contagion
  3. a piece of wood attached to the hip of a roof
Derived terms
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References

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