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anicut

noun
an·​i·​cut
variants: or annicut \ ˈanə̇ˌkət \
plural -s

Definition of anicut

: a dam made in a stream for maintaining and regulating irrigation

First Known Use of anicut

1784, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for anicut

Tamil aṇaikkaṭṭu, from aṇai dam + kaṭṭu building, structure

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