குயில்

Tamil

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kujil̪/, [kɯjɨl̪]
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Etymology 1

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

Verb

குயில் (kuyil)

  1. (transitive) to utter, tell
  2. to call, whoop, halloo

Etymology 2

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

Verb

குயில் (kuyil)

  1. (transitive) to make, execute, shape, construct
  2. to weave
  3. to plait, braid, intwine
  4. to bore, perforate, tunnel
  5. to enchase, set (as precious stones)
  6. (intransitive) to take place
  7. to be thick, close, crowded
  8. to sound, play

Etymology 3

Cognate with Telugu కోకిల (kōkila).

Wikispecies

Noun

குயில் (kuyil)

  1. the Indian Cuckoo, Eudynamys scolopaceus
  2. word

Noun

குயில் (kuyil)

  1. hole, perforation

Noun

குயில் (kuyil)

  1. cloud

References

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