முயல்
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Tamil[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Etymology 1[edit]
Inherited from Proto-Dravidian *moyal. Cognate with Malayalam മുയൽ (muyal), Tulu ಮುಗೆರ್ (mugerŭ), Tulu ಮುಲ (mula) and Konda-Dora [script needed] (morol).
Alternative forms[edit]
Noun[edit]
முயல் • (muyal)
- rabbit, hare, especially Indian hare (Lepus nigricollis)
Etymology 2[edit]
(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)
Verb[edit]
முயல் • (muyal)
- to try, make an effort
Conjugation[edit]
Conjugation of முயல் (muyal)
References[edit]
- Johann Philipp Fabricius (1972) “முயல்”, in Tamil and English Dictionary, Tranquebar: Evangelical Lutheran Mission Pub. House
- University of Madras (1924–1936) “முயல்”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press
- University of Madras (1924–1936) “முயல்-தல்,_முயலு-தல்”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press