nuṇāvu (p. 277) கிறேன், நுணாவினேன், வேன், நுணாவ, v. a. [prov.] To draw the fingers through the hair, slightly rubbing and feeling, தடவித்தெரிய. 2. To feel the gums, palate, &c., with tip of the tongue, நாவா லேநுணாவ. தலைநுணாவ, inf. To rub the head slightly with the point of fingers. நாக்காலேநுணாவ, inf. To feel in the mouth with the tongue. பேனுணாவ, inf. To rub the head with the fingers feeling for lice. 331)