காய்கறி

Definition

Plants grown for food.

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Etymology

'காய்கறி' (kaaikari) derives from the prefix 'காய்' meaning 'vegetable', and 'கறி', which refers to food or dish. Together, they form a term emphasizing the significance of vegetables in the Tamil dietary culture.

How & Where It’s Used

'காய்கறி' (kaaikari) is used frequently in daily conversations, particularly in culinary contexts. It is a standard term also employed in markets and grocery stores.

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