to protect (a person or thing) from evil spirits using mystical hymns, amulets, etc.

(a crow) to cry 'caw' ; to imitate that sound.

to give attention, esp. favourable attention; to listen to another's advice; to heed; to lend (one's) ear; ಕಿವಿಕೊಟ್ಟು ಕೇಳು kivi koṭṭu kēḷu (fig.) to listen very carefully.

anything used to protect one's ear from cold, wind, sound, etc.

= ಕಿವಿಗಡೆ.

the far end of the ear.

= ಕಿವಿಕೊಡು.

ಕಿವಿಗೊಟ್ಟು ಕೇಳು kivigoṭṭu kēḷu to hear attentively.

to produce pus in infections.

= ಕೂವೆ1- 1.