A "sutti" can refer to a hard outer covering, specifically a shell, such as that of a mollusk, or it can specifically refer to a pearl-oyster shell.
In the context of the Kannada language, information about the meaning of "sutti" can be found in relevant books about Exotic India.
In summary, "sutti" has two primary meanings:
- A general shell: The hard, protective exterior of creatures like mollusks.
- A specific shell: The shell of a pearl-oyster.