சந்திரப்பிரபை

Tamil

Etymology

From சந்திர (cantira) +‎ பிரபை (pirapai) (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /t͡ɕɐn̪d̪ɪɾɐpːɪɾɐbɐɪ̯/, [sɐn̪d̪ɪɾɐpːɪɾɐbɐɪ̯]

Noun

சந்திரப்பிரபை • (cantirappirapai)

1. moonlight, moonbeams
2. ornament of gold set with precious stones, worn on the left side of the head by women
3. moon-shaped vehicle for an idol in a festival

References

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