ചൂത്
chootu cūtŭ /t͡ʃuːd̪ɨ/
Also spelled: chutu, chotu
Definition
Meaning and examples
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gambling
In plain English gambling means the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning, including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize.
Forms
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Etymology
Borrowed from Prakrit 𑀚𑀽𑀢 (jūta), from Sanskrit द्यूत (dyūta). Doublet of ദ്യൂതം (dyūtaṁ). Cognate with Tamil சூது (cūtu).