Tamil · Body & Health
மூக்கு
mookku
Nose
Beginnernoun
Definition
The part of the face used for smelling and breathing.
Example
சளியால் மூக்கு அடைத்துள்ளது.
My nose is blocked from a cold.
Etymology
The word 'மூக்கு' (mookku) comes from the Proto-Dravidian word '*mukku', meaning 'nose'. It has retained its meaning through various stages of Tamil language evolution.
How & Where It’s Used
'மூக்கு' (mookku) is utilized in both formal and informal settings, prevalent in everyday conversation and health-related discussions.