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കൈ
kai /kɐi̯/
Definition
Meaning and examples
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hand
അവൻ കൈ കൊണ്ട് എഴുതി. avan kai koṇṭŭ eḻuti. “He wrote with his hand.”
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colloquial sleeve (of a garment)
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colloquial handle (as of an axe)
Forms
Etymology
Inherited from Proto-Dravidian *kay (“hand”). Cognate with Kannada ಕೈ (kai), Tamil கை (kai), Telugu కై (kai) Tulu ಕೈ (kai).