பருப்பு

Tamil

Etymology

Cognate with Telugu పప్పు (pappu). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Noun

பருப்பு (paruppu)

  1. nut, kernel
  2. pulse, gram, pigeon pea

References

  • University of Madras (1924-1936), பருப்பு”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press
  • Johann Philipp Fabricius (1972), பருப்பு”, in Tamil and English Dictionary, Tranquebar: Evangelical Lutheran Mission Pub. House
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