Torpu, Tōrpu, Tōṟpu: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Torpu 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 corpusTōrpu (ತೋರ್ಪು):—
1) [noun] outward impression; appearance; aspect.
2) [noun] the form of anything, as having a definite shape, outline.
3) [noun] anything offered as a bait to attract or tempt.
4) [noun] the place or region where wild animals are hunted.
5) [noun] the act of deceiving or something that deceives; deception.
6) [noun] the act of aiming at (as in shooting).
7) [noun] the position or guidance of a leader; the act or an instance of leading.
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 LexiconTōṟpu (தோற்பு) noun < தோல்-. [thol-.] Defeat, discomfiture, failure, loss; தோல்வி. தோற்புவெல் வது சொல்பவர்யார் [tholvi. thorpuvel vathu solpavaryar] (உபதேசகாண்டம் சிவவிரத. [upathesagandam sivaviratha.] 342).
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: Torpugedu, Torpurai, Torpurattal.
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