Telugu · Body & Health
juttu
Hair
The hair on a person's head.
ఆమె జుట్టు పొడవుగా ఉంది.
Her hair is long.
'జుట్టు' (juttu) comes from the Proto-Dravidian root *juttu, historically referring to hair across multiple Dravidian languages. It has retained its meaning through ages as styles of hair have evolved culturally.
'జుట్టు' is employed in various contexts, from discussions about personal grooming to cultural practices surrounding hair. It's used informally in conversations but can also appear in more serious discussions about health and identity.
Occurrences in traditional folk songs and narratives discuss the symbolism of hair in culture and tradition—particularly in festivals and weddings.