കായ
kaaya kāya /kaːjɐ/
Also spelled: kaya
Definition
Meaning and examples
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unripe fruit
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fruit
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nut, seed
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plantain banana for cooking
Forms
| alternative | കായ് |
|---|---|
| alternative | കായി |
| alternative | കാ |
Etymology
Inherited from Proto-Dravidian *kāy. Cognate with Telugu కాయ (kāya, “unripe fruit”), Kannada ಕಾಯಿ (kāyi, “unripe fruit”), Tamil காய் (kāy, “unripe fruit”).