Tamil

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Etymology

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From Sanskrit चिता (citā).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /t͡ɕɪd̪ɐɪ̯/, [sɪd̪ɐɪ̯]
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Noun

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சிதை (citai)

  1. funeral pyre
    Synonym: ஈமவிறகு (īmaviṟaku)

References

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