ಹಿಂಡು

Kannada

Etymology

From Old Kannada ಪಿಂಡು (piṇḍu), from Proto-Dravidian *piẓi- (“to squeeze”). Cognate with Tamil பிழி (piḻi),Brahui پلهنگ (pilhing). Compare also Marathi पिळणे (piḷṇe) and Konkani पिळ्चे (piḷce).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /hiɳɖu/

Verb

ಹಿಂಡು • (hiṇḍu)

1. to wring, squeeze

Noun

ಹಿಂಡು • (hiṇḍu)

1. a group of persons, animals, or things; a herd