Kannada

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Sanskrit पौरुष (pauruṣa).

Noun

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ಪೌರುಷ (pauruṣa)

  1. masculinity, manliness, virility
    Synonym: ಗಂಡಸುತನ (gaṇḍasutana)
  2. courage, bravery, strength, vigor, valiance
    Synonym: ಶೌರ್ಯ (śaurya)