Kutukkai, Kuṭukkai: 1 definition

Introduction:

Kutukkai 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»] — Kutukkai in Tamil glossary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil Lexicon

Kuṭukkai (குடுக்கை) noun cf. kuṇḍikā. [Telugu: guḍaka, K. kuḍike, M. kuṭukka.]

1. Coconut or other hard shell used as a vessel; தேங் காய் முதலியவற்றாலான குடுவை. [theng kay muthaliyavarralana kuduvai.]

2. Earthen or wooden pitcher of an ascetic; கமண்டலம். [kamandalam.]

3. A hand drum; இடக்கையென்னும் தோற்கருவி. [idakkaiyennum thorkaruvi.] (சிலப்பதிகாரம் அரும்பதவுரை [silappathigaram arumbathavurai] 3, 27, உரை. [urai.])

4. Belly of a lute; வீணையின் உறுப்பு. [vinaiyin uruppu.]

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 kutukkai 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: