English Meaning of 'velu'

Meaning of 'velu'

or vrelu velu. [Tel.] n. A finger, a toe, a claw. An inch. angulamu. penuvelu or botanavelu the thumb or great toe. citikenavelu the little finger or toe. a vidyalo vadu vinikante renduvellu mincinavadu that man is a little above this one in learning. veluvidicina menamama an uncle removed by one step of relationship, lit: by the omission of one finger. emaina veluku velu edame every two fingers are separate: a proverb, meaning that there is a difference even between those (son, nephews, &c.) who appear to be equally in favour. notlo velupettukoni poyinadu he went off with his finger in his mouth, i.e., he was disappointed or cheated.

Meaning of వేలు

వ్రేలు, వేలాడు or వ్రేలాడు vēlu. [Tel.] v. n. To hang, to be suspended, to dangle. లంబితమగు. వేలబడు or వ్రేలబడు vēla-baḍu. v. n. To hang, be pendent, వేలాడు. వేలవేయు vēla-vēyu. v. a. To hang, to suspend, వేలాడవేయు. తలవేల వేసికొనియున్నాడు or ముఖము వేలవేసికొని యున్నాడు he is downcast, i.e., hanging down his head. A. iv. 22. వేలుడుబొ౛్ఝ a big paunch.