Telugu · Nature & Environment
పువ్వు
puvvu
Flower
Beginnernoun
Definition
The colorful blossom of a plant; jasmine garlands grace every celebration.
Example
మల్లె పువ్వులు సువాసన వేస్తాయి.
Jasmine flowers spread fragrance.
Etymology
'పువ్వు' (puvvu) has its roots in the Sanskrit word 'पुष्प' (puṣpa), meaning 'flower'. The word embodies the beauty and fragility of nature.
How & Where It’s Used
'పువ్వు' is frequently used in both spoken and written forms, commonly in informal settings, especially in discussions about flora or in social contexts like celebrations.
Literary Heritage
Flowers are a common theme in Telugu poetry and songs, often symbolizing love and beauty, with notable mentions in the works of Kaloji Narayana Rao.