കുയിൽ

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Malayalam[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Probably from a Prakrit or Onomatopoeic. If borrowed, ultimately from Sanskrit कोकिल (kokila). Cognate with Tamil குயில் (kuyil) and probably cognate with Marathi कोईल (koīl).

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

കുയിൽ (kuyil)

  1. koel, a cuckoo bird that has a characteristic bird call
    Synonym: കോകിലം (kōkilaṁ)