Alumbu, Aluṃbu: 1 definition

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Alumbu means something in . If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

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Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Aluṃbu (ಅಲುಂಬು):—

1) [verb] to wash thoroughly in water.

2) [verb] to pull on both sides alternatively; to shake from side to side or back and forth or up and down.

3) [verb] (fig.) to pull apart or separate into pieces by force; rip or rend; to tear.

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Aluṃbu (ಅಲುಂಬು):—[noun] water used for washing one’s feet.

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Aluṃbu (ಅಲುಂಬು):—[noun] the act of washing; a cleaning with water.

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Aḷuṃbu (ಅಳುಂಬು):—[noun] = ಅಳುಂಬ [alumba]1 - 1.

context information

Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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