Tamil · Food & Drink
காய்கறி
kaaikari
Vegetables
Beginnernoun
Definition
Plants grown for food.
Example
காய்கறி சாப்பிடுவது நல்லது.
Eating vegetables is good.
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.