Katukatu, Kaṭukaṭu, Katu-katu: 1 definition
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Katukatu 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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Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconKaṭukaṭu (கடுகடு) [kaṭukaṭuttal] [kaṭu-kaṭu] 11 intransitive verb Ruduplication of கடு¹-. [kadu¹-.]
1. To show signs of anger, as by sour looks, harsh words, etc.; சினக்குறிப்புக் காட்டு தல். முகங்கடுகடுத்தான் [sinakkurippug kattu thal. mugangadugaduthan] (பிரபோதசந்திரோதயம் [pirapothasandirothayam] 11, 46).
2. To throb, as from the sting of a scorpion; விறு விறுப்போடு வலித்தல். [viru viruppodu valithal.]
3. To be too highly seasoned; உறைத்தல். கறி கடுகடுத்துப்போயிற்று. [uraithal. kari kadugaduthuppoyirru.] (W.)
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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Starts with: Katukatuppu.
Full-text: Kadu Kadu Jahara, Katukatuppu.
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