Coir in Malayalam
Coir, the fibre twisted from coconut husk, is കയര് (kayar) in Malayalam. The same word serves for rope in general, which fits Kerala, where coir rope and matting are a traditional industry.
Most common translation
Coir, rope.
പശുവിനെ കെട്ടാൻ അച്ഛൻ കയര് എടുത്തു.
pashuvine kettaan achan kayar eduthu.
Father took a rope to tie the cow.
Dictionary entry
- കയര് (kayar) — Coir, rope.
കയര് (kayar) is the only option and it covers both coir and ordinary rope.
Common questions
How do you say coir in Malayalam?
കയര് (kayar) is the word for coir.
Does it mean rope as well?
Yes, കയര് (kayar) is used for rope generally, not only for coir rope.