kellu (p. 138) கிறேன், கெல்லினேன், வேன், கெல்ல, v. a. [prop. கல்லு.] To dig round the roots of plants, to grub up; to wash or wear away gradually; to eat--as a cancer, or caustic. 2. [prov.] To irritate or corrode, and waste the stomach--as excessive stimulus, &c. கெல்லுகம்பு, s. [prov. கல்லுகொம்பு.] A stick for grubbing up the earth. 31)