astringent, beதுவர்tuvar(tovaru)(6 intr)be of harsh or bitter taste; be constricting, constrictive, contracting; be styptic
Usage:
இந்தப் நெல்லிக்காய் மிகவும் துவர்க்கிறதுintap nellikkāy mikavum tuvarkkiṟatu
inda nellikkaa romba tovakkudu
This variety of gooseberry is very astringent and tastes harsh and bitter.