- [poṭṭu] ''s.'' A spot or wafer of red sandal paste worn on the forehead, as தில கம். 2. One of the two marriage badges, worn, especially by Telugus, on the neck, தாலிப்பொட்டு. 3. Empty grains of corn, தானியப்பொட்டு. 4. An insect, or moth in its catterpillar state, ஓர்புழு. (சது.) 5. A small round spot, dot, or mark, அடையா ளம். 6. A small bodied spider with long legs, ஓர்சிலந்திப்பூச்சி. 7. A magical spot worn on the forehead, said to enable one to conquer in games, மாயமைப்பொட்டு. 8. ''[fig.]'' Repute, esteem, &c., obtained by imposing on others, மதிப்பு. 9. ''[vul.]'' A hole or opening in a hedge to creep through, நுழைவழி. 1. ''[South usage.]'' The temples.
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