English Explanatory Dictionary

ayacut

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The area served by an irrigation project such as a canal, dam or a tank.

Pronunciation

/ɑːjʌˈkʌʈʈu/

Word forms

ayacut ayacuts

Etymology

From Telugu, coined from two words: ఆయము "aayamu" /ɑːjʌmʊ/ (living area) + కట్టు "kattu" /ˈkʌʈʈu/ (barrier, dam).

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