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Tamil
Etymology
From கிழவு (kiḻavu, “old age”), from the root கிழ (kiḻa, “old”). See Tamil கிழமை (kiḻamai) for more cognates. Cognate with Malayalam കിഴവി (kiḻavi).
Pronunciation
Noun
கிழவி • (kiḻavi)
- old lady, grandmother
- Coordinate term: கிழவன் m (kiḻavaṉ)
- (impolite, rude) old female
Usage notes
Referring to an elderly woman with this noun is often considered rude and disrespectful. Respectful and polite alternatives are அம்மா (ammā), பாட்டி (pāṭṭi).
References
- University of Madras (1924–1936) “கிழவி”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras : Diocesan Press