அம்பரம்

Tamil

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɐmbɐɾɐm/

Etymology 1

From Sanskrit अम्बर (ambara).

Noun

அம்பரம் • (amparam)

1. sky, atmosphere, ether
2. clothes, apparel, garment
3. The 14th nakṣatra
4. point of the compass
5. sea, ocean
6. sleeping place, bedroom

Etymology 2

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

Noun

அம்பரம் • (amparam)

1. turmeric
2. sin
3. ambergris
4. hall, public place

References

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