வவ்வு

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Tamil

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Etymology

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ʋɐʋːʊ/, [ʋɐʋːɯ]

Verb

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வவ்வு (vavvu)

  1. (transitive) to snatch, take hold of
  2. to carry off
  3. to sweep away

Noun

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வவ்வு (vavvu)

  1. snatching, taking hold of
  2. the space between the wall and the sloping roof on it

References

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  • University of Madras (1924–1936) “வவ்வு”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press