Tamil edit

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /pɐɪ̯/
  • Audio:(file)

Etymology 1 edit

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun edit

பை (pai)

  1. bag, sack, satchel
  2. pocket
Derived terms edit

Etymology 2 edit

Inherited from Proto-Dravidian *pac-.

Noun edit

பை (pai)

  1. greenness, freshness
  2. color
  3. youth
  4. beauty
  5. strength, vigor

References edit

  • University of Madras (1924–1936) “பை”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press