சலகம்

Tamil

Etymology 1

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) Cognate with Telugu జలకము (jalakamu)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /t͡ɕɐlɐɡɐm/, [sɐlɐɡɐm]

Noun

சலகம் • (calakam)

1. bath
2. evacuation of bowels

Etymology 2

From Sanskrit शलाका (śalākā).

Noun

சலகம் • (calakam)

1. spider

References

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