chu̇ˈnam noun
( -s )
Etymology: Tamil cuṇṇam, from Sanskrit cūrna powder, flour, from carvati he grinds, chews; perhaps akin to Slovak čren jaw, cheekbone, Latvian ceruoklis molar
1. India : lime used especially with betel leaf in making pan
2. : a cement or plaster used in India that is usually highly polished and decorated with paintings