ചാല്

Malayalam

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /t͡ʃaːlə̆/

Noun

ചാല് • (cālŭ)

1. channel, canal, watercourse
2. drain
3. ditch
4. path
5. waterway route
6. perfection

References

• Gundert, Hermann (1872) “ചാല്‍”, in A Malayalam and English dictionary, Mangalore, London: C. Stolz; Trübner & Co.
• Warrier, M. I. (2008) “ചാല്”, in Malayalam-English Dictionary (in Malayalam), 22nd edition, Kottayam: DC Books