கணு

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Tamil

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Etymology

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From கண் (kaṇ, eye).

Pronunciation

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  • Audio:(file)
  • IPA(key): /kɐɳʊ/, [kɐɳɯ]

Noun

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கணு (kaṇu)

  1. joint of a bamboo cane
  2. (botany) node
  3. bamboo
  4. (anatomy) knuckle, joint of the spine, vertebra
  5. (anatomy) tubercle of a bone

References

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