telugu Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a member of the people in southeastern India (Andhra Pradesh) who speak the Telugu language
  2. noun a Dravidian language spoken by the Telugu in southeastern India

WordNet


Tel`u*gu" noun
Definitions
  1. 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. Spelt also Teloogoo.
  2. One of the people speaking the Telugu language.
Tel`u*gu" adjective
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to the Telugu language, or the Telugus.

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