Tamil

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Etymology

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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) Cognate with Malayalam മൂച്ച് (mūccŭ).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /muːt͡ɕːʊ/, [muːt͡ɕːɯ]
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Noun

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மூச்சு (mūccu)

  1. breath
    Synonym: சுவாசம் (cuvācam)

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References

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