Tamil

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /iːɡɐɪ̯/
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Etymology 1

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

Noun

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ஈகை (īkai)

  1. charity, grant, gift
  2. gold

Etymology 2

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Noun

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ஈகை (īkai)

  1. quail
    Synonym: காடை (kāṭai)

References

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