Avanuti: 1 definition

Introduction:

Avanuti means something in 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.

Languages of India and abroad

Tamil dictionary

[«previous next»] — Avanuti in Tamil glossary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil Lexicon

Avanuti (அவநுதி) noun < apa-hnuti. A figure of speech which denies to an object one of its own attributes and ascribes another which is foreign to it; ஒன்றன் தன்மையை மறுத்து வேறொன்றன் தன்மையை ஏற்றிக்கூறும் அணி. [onran thanmaiyai maruthurandathi veronran thanmaiyai errikkurum ani.] (தண்டியலங்காரம் [thandiyalangaram] 73.)

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.

Discover the meaning of avanuti in the context of Tamil from relevant books on Exotic India

See also (Relevant definitions)

Relevant text

Like what you read? Consider supporting this website: