Mocu, Mōcu: 2 definitions
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Mocu 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 corpusMōcu (ಮೋಚು):—
1) [verb] to remove or divide into parts with a sharp-edged instrument; to cut; to sever.
2) [verb] (a woman) to get her head shaved, following the death of her husband.
3) [verb] (a widow) to cover her head with the upper part of (her) saree (a garment worn by Indian women, consisting of a long piece of cotton or silk wrapped around the body with one end draped over the head or over one shoulder).
4) [verb] (fig.) to destroy; to demolish; to ruin.
5) [verb] (fig.) to pay an amount of money (unwillingly, as a fine, punishment, etc.).
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Mōcu (ಮೋಚು):—[noun] the act of shaving the head.
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 LexiconMōcu (மோசு) noun < Arabic mauj. Ardent desire; longing; மிக்க விருப்பம். அதன்மேல் எனக்கு மோசு. [mikka viruppam. athanmel enakku mosu.]
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Mōcu (மோசு) noun Tender jack-fruit; பலாப்பிஞ்சு. [palappinchu.] Local usage
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: Mocukkai, Mocukku, Mocuku-mocukenal, Mocul, Mocumocenal, Mocumocenel, Mocumocu, Mocumocukkai.
Ends with: Kumpalamocu, Mocumocu.
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