കായ

Malayalam

Alternative forms

Etymology

  • Inherited from Proto-Dravidian *kāy. Cognate with Telugu కాయ (kāya, “unripe fruit”), Kannada ಕಾಯಿ (kāyi, “unripe fruit”), Tamil காய் (kāy, “unripe fruit”).

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /kaːjɐ/
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    Noun

    കായ • (kāya)

    1. unripe fruit
    2. fruit
    3. nut, seed
    4. plantain banana for cooking

    References

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