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.)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /t͡ɕɪnɐɪ̯/, [sɪnɐɪ̯]
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Noun

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சினை (ciṉai)

  1. embryo, foetus
  2. pregnancy
  3. spawn, eggs
  4. flower bud
  5. tree branch
  6. member, limb
  7. bamboo

References

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