चतुर

Etymology
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Adjective

 * 1) smart
 * 2) shrewd, intelligent
 * 3) clever, astute, sensible
 * 4) ingenious, skilled, capable
 * 5) dexterous, nimble
 * 6) clear-sighted

Etymology
Of unclear origin.

Traditionally derived from, with an interpretation of "having the four"; the four in question are folk-etymologically interpreted as the Vedas.

An alternative theory considers the word a borrowing; compare 🇨🇬 and 🇨🇬. In light of the exact phonetic and semantic match as well as the word's lack of attestation in Vedic, this derivation is quite likely. However, it is also possible that the Dravidian terms are borrowed from Indo-Aryan rather than the other way around.

The relation to words like, , and is unclear and uncertain.

Adjective

 * 1) dexterous, clever, ingenious, shrewd
 * 2) charming, agreeable

Noun

 * 1) a round pillow
 * , a fish of the carp family, found in the Ganges river

Noun

 * 1) an elephant's stable