விழுது

Tamil

Etymology

From விழு (viḻu) +‎ -து (-tu).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʋiɻud̪ɯ/
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Noun

விழுது • (viḻutu)

  1. (Botany) aerial root
  2. lock of hair
  3. (weaving) heddles
  4. (Nautical) congealed ghee
  5. butter
  6. fat
    Synonym: நிணம் (niṇam)
  7. paste, pulpy mass

References

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