* Aunt (paternal): This is the most common meaning of "pinni." It refers to the sister of your father.
* Older sister-in-law: This meaning applies when referring to the wife of your older brother.
* A specific type of sweet: "Pinni" can also refer to a type of sweet made with jaggery, ghee, and flour, popular in North India.
* A type of plant: In some regions, "pinni" might refer to a specific type of plant.
To understand the precise meaning of "pinni," you need to consider the context in which it is used.
For example:
* "Naenu na pinni ghariki veltaanu" (I am going to my aunt's house) - here, "pinni" refers to the speaker's father's sister.
* "Naaku pinni chala ishtam" (I like pinni very much) - here, "pinni" refers to the sweet.
If you provide me with the context where you encountered the word "pinni," I can help you understand its meaning more accurately.