കായ

Malayalam

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Dravidian *kāy. Cognate with Telugu కాయ (kāya, “unripe fruit”), Kannada ಕಾಯಿ (kāyi, “unripe fruit”), Tamil காய் (kāy, “unripe fruit”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kaːjɐ/
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Noun

കായ • (kāya)

  1. unripe fruit
  2. fruit
  3. nut, seed
  4. plantain banana for cooking

References

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