thalaikoothal

Questions

What does thalaikoothal mean?

The traditional practice of senicide or euthanasia, carried out by family members, observed in some parts of southern districts of Tamil Nadu state of India.

Where does thalaikoothal come from?

Borrowed from Tamil தலைக்கூத்தல் (talaikkūttal, literally “showering”)

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