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ஏழு

ezhu

Seven

Beginnernumeral

Definition

The number seven.

Example

வாரத்தில் ஏழு நாட்கள்.

There are seven days in a week.

Etymology

'ஏழு' (ezhu) traces back to the Proto-Dravidian root *eɻu, meaning 'seven.' This consistency across Dravidian languages highlights its historical usage.

How & Where It’s Used

Found in everyday speech and written texts, 'ezhu' is used in various contexts, formal and informal, with consistent usage across regions.

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