Tamil · Food & Drink

கோழி

kozhi

Chicken

Beginnernoun

Definition

A chicken, or chicken meat.

Example

கோழி பிரியாணி ஆர்டர் செய்தேன்.

I ordered chicken biryani.

Etymology

'கோழி' (kozhi) originates from Proto Dravidian roots related to birds or fowls. The evolution of this term symbolizes the importance of chicken in South Indian diets.

How & Where It’s Used

'கோழி' (kozhi) is commonly used in informal contexts, often in culinary discussions, especially among Tamil speakers. It appears frequently in recipes and food-related conversations.

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