Jodu, Jōḍu: 1 definition
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Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusJōḍu (ಜೋಡು):—
1) [noun] a set or association of two persons, animals or things; a pair.
2) [noun] the state or condition of being the same in power, value, rank, etc.; equality; parity.
3) [noun] a pair of oxen (usu. yoked together).
4) [noun] a companion; an associate.
5) [noun] an indulgence in sexual relation with a person to whom one is not married; a lecherous act.
6) [noun] a number of things tied, wrapped or held together; a bundle.
7) [noun] a large number of people or things gathered closely together.
8) [noun] foot coverings, as shoes, boots, slippers, etc.; foot wear.
9) [noun] a place of shelter or protection.
10) [noun] a defensive coat; a body armour.
11) [noun] ಜೋಡಾಗು [jodagu] jōḍāgu to be or become associated with; to form a pair (being one of it); 2. to be congruent to or be in agreement with (one’s) counterpart in a pair; ಜೋಡುಮಾಡು [jodumadu] jōḍāu māḍu to form a pair (of two things, persons etc.); to pair; 2. to come together; to gather; 3. to equate with; to consider equivalent.
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: Jodudagale, Jodugodu, Jodugudu, Jodukattu, Jodukhate, Jodukodi, Jodunudi, Jodushabda, Joduvakki, Joduvale, Jotupputtu, Jotutavalai.
Ends with: Amgajodu, Ijjodu, Immaijodu, Immeyjodu, Kajjotu, Kirkijodu, Maijodu, Meyjodu, Nijjodu, Panattujotu, Sajjodu.
Full-text: Jotupputtu, Moja, Jotutavalai, Cotu.
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