ಹಿಂಡು

Kannada

Etymology

From Halegannada ಪಿಂಡು (piṇḍu), from Proto-Dravidian *pi(n)ḍ- (“to squeeze”), from Sanskrit पीडयति (pīḍayati), from Proto-Indo-Iranian *pižd-, from Proto-Indo-European *pisd- (“to squeeze”). Cognate with Tamil பிழி (piḻi), Brahui پلهنگ‎ (pilhing). Compare also Marathi पिळणे (piḷṇe) and Konkani पिळ्चे (piḷce).

Verb

ಹಿಂಡು • (hiṇḍu)

  1. to wring, squeeze
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