கரி

Tamil

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kaɾ̪i/, [kʌɾ̪i]
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Etymology 1

Cognate with Malayalam കരി (kari). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Noun

கரி • (kari)

  1. charcoal, charred wood
  2. carbon
  3. poison
  4. black pigment

Etymology 2

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

Noun

கரி • (kari)

  1. witness
  2. proof, evidence, testimony
  3. guest

Etymology 3

From Sanskrit खरी (kharī).

Noun

கரி • (kari)

  1. she-ass
  2. elephant

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