കപ്യാർ

Malayalam

Alternative forms

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) Gundert gives Syriac ܩܰܒ݂ܪܳܐ (qabra, “grave”) as the origin, from sacristans' common role as a gravedigger.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kɐpjaːr/

Noun

കപ്യാർ • (kapyāṟ)

  1. sacristan, sexton

References

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