Tamil

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Etymology

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Cognates with Telugu సొన (sona). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /t͡ɕʊnɐɪ̯/, [sʊnɐɪ̯]
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Noun

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சுனை (cuṉai)

  1. mountain pool, mountain spring
  2. tank, resevoir
  3. pasture with tanks

References

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