Calavu: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Calavu 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.
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Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusCalavu (ಚಲವು):—
1) [noun] the act of entering; entrance.
2) [noun] the state of being; condition.
3) [noun] a valid reason or cause.
4) [noun] a necessity, need; essentiality.
5) [noun] the means of sustaining life; livelihood; a living.
6) [noun] expense; expenditure.
7) [noun] a supply of essential provisions.
8) [noun] a sudden invasion or raid; an attack; an inroad.
9) [noun] anything intended or planned; an aim, end or purpose.
10) [noun] usefulness; utility.
11) [noun] permission to depart.
12) [noun] the act of reserving; reservation.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconCalavu (சலவு) noun Membrum virile; ஆண் குறி. (யாழ்ப்பாணத்து மானிப்பாயகராதி) [an kuri. (yazhppanathu manippayagarathi)]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Calavuncai.
Ends with: Niraiccalavu.
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