Annu, Aṇṇu: 3 definitions

Introduction:

Annu means something in Jainism, Prakrit, Tamil. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

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Prakrit-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

Aṇṇu (अण्णु) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Ajña.

Aṇṇu has the following synonyms: Aṇṇua.

context information

Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.

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Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Aṇṇu (ಅಣ್ಣು):—[verb] to come into physical contact; to touch.

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Aṇṇu (ಅಣ್ಣು):—[noun] a female human being; a woman.

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Aṇṇu (ಅಣ್ಣು):—[noun] a term of endearment used to address children.

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Annu (ಅನ್ನು):—

1) [verb] to say; to utter; to express in words.

2) [verb] to produce musical sounds or notes with the voice; to sing.

3) [verb] to give a name or title to; to name.

4) [verb] to express the meaning or sentiment, in detail.

5) [verb] to use harsh words; to blame or scold in a sharp way; to reprimand.

6) [verb] ಅಂದು ಆಡು [amdu adu] andu āḍu to criticise severely; to censure; ಅನ್ನುವ ಹಾಗಿಲ್ಲ, ಅನುಭವಿಸುವ ಹಾಗಿಲ್ಲ [annuva hagilla, anubhavisuva hagilla] annuva hāgilla, anubhavisuva hāgilla such a fact, situation or plight that can neither be brought to another’s notice, nor be endured.

context information

Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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Tamil dictionary

Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil Lexicon

Aṇṇu (அண்ணு) [aṇṇutal] 5 transitive verb

1. To approach, draw near; கிட்டுதல். அண்ணிய தாயுமானசுவாமிகள் பாடல் மகன்றும் [kittuthal. anniya thayumanasuvamigal padal maganrum] (கூர்மபுராணம் பொது. [kurmapuranam pothu.] 12).

2. To join, unite with; பற்றுதல். [parruthal.] (தைலவருக்கச்சுருக்கம் தைல. [thailavarukkachurukkam thaila.] 106.)

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Aṇṇu (அண்ணு) [aṇṇutal] 5 transitive verb To resemble; ஒத்தல். புகலும் வாளரிக் கண்ணியர் [othal. pugalum valarig kanniyar] (கம்பராமாயணம் வரைக்காட். [kambaramayanam varaikkad.] 58).

context information

Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.

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