[Skt. from kari+nadu, the black soil or country.] n. The Karnataka or Kannada language. The Carnatic dance. A comedy: that division of acting which relates to love tales and emotions of amorous passion. karnatakamelamu Native music, a Hindu band. karnatakarajula kathalu. Legendary tales, old wives’ fables.karnataka prabhuvulu the ancient kings or aboriginal princes.