Jollu: 1 definition

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Jollu means something in . 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 corpus

Jollu (ಜೊಲ್ಲು):—[noun] a viscid, watery fluid, secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands, that functions in the tasting, chewing, and swallowing of food, moistens the mouth, and starts the digestion of starches; saliva.

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Joḷḷu (ಜೊಳ್ಳು):—[adjective] without strength, vigour, worth or merit; useless; worthless.

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Joḷḷu (ಜೊಳ್ಳು):—

1) [noun] that which is without any worth or is of no use, importance or value.

2) [noun] a grain that is not properly developed or is hollow.

3) [noun] the seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain; chaff; husk; bran.

4) [noun] (fig.) a good-for-nothing person; a useless person.

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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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