கட்டளை

Tamil

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) Cognate with Kannada ಕಟ್ಟಳೆ (kaṭṭaḷe), Tulu ಕಟ್ಟಳ (kaṭṭaḷa).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kɐʈːɐɭɐɪ̯/

Noun

கட்டளை • (kaṭṭaḷai)

1. order, command, commandment, precept, decree, mandate
2. touchstone

References

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