Jamgu, Jaṃgu, Jangu, Jaṅgu: 1 definition
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Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusJaṃgu (ಜಂಗು):—[verb] to be affected by a rust or fungus by oxidation as during exposure to air and moisture; to rust.
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Jaṃgu (ಜಂಗು):—
1) [noun] the red or orange coating that forms on the surface of iron when exposed to air and moisture, consisting chiefly of ferric hydroxide and ferric oxide formed by oxidation; rust.
2) [noun] a set of small, thick bells of brass, stitched to a cloth-pad, worn round the ankle by Śaiva mendicants or stage-actors.
3) [noun] a small bell for tying round the neck of an ox, horse, etc.
4) [noun] a hostile contention; a war.
5) [noun] an army of soldiers.
6) [noun] ಜಂಗು ತಿನ್ನು [jamgu tinnu] jangu tinnu = ಜಂಗು [jamgu]1; ಜಂಗು ಹಿಡಿ [jamgu hidi] jangu hiḍi = ಜಂಗು [jamgu]1; 2. (fig.) to be unused or become useless, redundant.
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Jaṃgu (ಜಂಗು):—[noun] a kind of stringed, musical instrument.
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Jaṃgu (ಜಂಗು):—[noun] the act or manner of grasping, seizing; a hold, control or seize.
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Jāṃgu (ಜಾಂಗು):—[interjection] (used in praising a performer) well done! very good! excellent!.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Jamgudi, Jamgujari, Jamguliga, Jamguligadir, Jamgulijasa, Jamgulimohi, Jamgulisu, Jangula, Janguli, Jangulika, Janguliya.
Ends with: Jabarajamgu, Jabarujamgu, Sarajamgu.
Full-text: Jangus gajus, Jangula.
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