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

vēlu. [Tel. plu. of వేయి.] pron. Thousands. సహస్రములు. కొండ్ర వేల్పండు. R. i. 111. అనగా చాలమళ్లించి దున్నినది వేలాదిగా పండును.