கழி

கழி

Tamil

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kaɻi/, [kəɻɪ]

Noun

கழி • (kaḻi)

1. rod, cudgel, staff, stick

   Synonym: கோல் (kōl)

2. wooden peg to keep a yoke in place
3. handle of a tool
4. lute-stick, plectrum
5. lath, strip put across the rafters to support tiles

   Synonym: வரிச்சல் (variccal)

6. knot, tie, string, thread

   Synonym: நூற்சுருள் (nūṟcuruḷ)

7. flesh

   Synonym: மாமிசம் (māmicam)

References

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