Word Study
Telugu
CIDE DICTIONARY
Telugu, n.
- A Darvidian language spoken in the northern parts of the Madras presidency. In extent of use it is the next language after Hindustani (in its various forms) and Bengali. [1913 Webster]
- One of the people speaking the Telugu language. [1913 Webster]
Telugu, a.
Of or pertaining to the Telugu language, or the Telugus. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
Telugu, n. (also Telegu) (pl. same or Telegus)
1 a member of a Dravidian people in SE India.
2 the language of this people.
1 a member of a Dravidian people in SE India.
2 the language of this people.
Etymology
Telugu
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