சுவடு

Tamil

Etymology 1

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /t͡ɕʊʋɐɖʊ/, [sʊʋɐɖɯ]

• Audio (India):

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Noun

சுவடு • (cuvaṭu)

1. impression, footprint

   Synonym: அடித்தடம் (aṭittaṭam)

2. sign, indication

   Synonym: அடையாளம் (aṭaiyāḷam)

3. scar, cicatrice

   Synonym: தழும்பு (taḻumpu)

4. strength, power

   Synonym: ஆற்றல் (āṟṟal)

5. practice, experience

   Synonym: பழக்கம் (paḻakkam)

6. means, method

   Synonym: உபாயம் (upāyam)

7. A unit of grain measure, containing 360 paddy grains
8. tie, band, stirrup, harness

   Synonym: அங்கவடி (aṅkavaṭi)

Etymology 2

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

Noun

சுவடு • (cuvaṭu)

1. sweetness, taste

Etymology 3

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

Noun

சுவடு • (cuvaṭu)

1. dirt, mud

References

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