ಮಿಣಿ

ಅಲರ್ ನಿಘಂಟು (ವಿ. ಕೃಷ್ಣ)

1. 1.
   noun

   a cord made by interweaving thin leather straps.

2. 2.
   noun

   a strong, thick line or cord, commonly, one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax or the like or thin swires; a rope.

3. 3.
   noun

   a flat, long leather strap used to bind around the waist of an elephant or horse.

4. 4.
   noun

   a metal chain.

5. 5.
   noun

   a narrow leather strap, fastened to each end of the bit in the mouth of a horse, by which the rider controls it; reins.

6. 6.
   noun

   a arch.tax levied on leather straps and cords.

7. 7.
   noun

   the large plant Colocasia esculenta ( = C. antiquorum, = Arum colocasia) of Araceae family.

8. 8.
   noun

   a structure of a literary work constructed by interweaving different thoughts, sentiments, etc.

ವ್ಯುತ್ಪತ್ತಿ ನಿಘಂಟು (Učida & Rajapurohit)

1. 1.
   n.

   strong rope made of twisted leather straps used for drawing water in a large quantity or pulling ploughs [Ka. D4868] = ಮಿಳಿ (miḷi)

ಕಿಟ್ಟೆಲ್ ನಿಘಂಟು

1. 1.

   = ಮಿಳಿ. a rope made of twisted leather straps (ಚರ್ಮಪಾಶ Mr. 286; Si. 277; C.; M. ಮಡೈ, ಮಿಡೈ, ಮುಡೈ, to braid, twist; Te. ಮೈಲಿ, a turn, twist; cf. ಮೈಡರು). ತೌಗಲ ಮಿಣಿ (ನದ್ಧ್ರಿ, ವಧ್ರಿ, ವರತ್ರೈ, ತೌಗಲ ಹಗ್ಗ Si. 344). ಬಿಟ್ಟು ಆಡುವ ಗೈಣೈಯು ಹರಕುತೌಗಲಿನ ಮಿಣಿಯು (Dp. 54). see ಕಟ್ಟು-.

2. 2.

   = ಮಿಳ್ಳಿ, etc. a small wooden or metal spoon; a small metal vessel in the form of a cambu, any small metal vessel used for drinking (My.). 2, = ಮಿಣ್ಣು, e. g. ಮಿಣ್ಣಿಕಾಯಿ, ಮಿಣ್ಣಿಗಡಿಯಾರ (My.). [Tu. ಮಿಣ್ಣಿ, a tiny spark].