Tamil

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Pronunciation

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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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குவளை (kuvaḷai)

  1. blue lotus

Etymology 2

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Borrowed from Sanskrit गोला (golā).

Noun

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குவளை (kuvaḷai)

  1. a neck ornament
  2. socket for a jewel

References

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