Tamil

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /t͡ɕaːɭɐɪ̯/, [saːɭɐɪ̯]

Noun

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சாளை (cāḷai)

  1. oil sardine, a species of Clupea

References

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