வவ்வு

Tamil

Etymology

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʋaʋːɯ/

Verb

வவ்வு • (vavvu)

  1. (transitive) to snatch, take hold of
  2. to carry off
  3. to sweep away

Noun

வவ்வு • (vavvu)

  1. snatching, taking hold of
  2. the space between the wall and the sloping roof on it

References

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