செல்வம்

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.). Cognate with Kannada ಚೆಲುವು (celuvu).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /t͡ɕɛlʋɐm/, [sɛlʋɐm]

Noun

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செல்வம் (celvam)

  1. riches, wealth
  2. immensity, prosperity, flourishing state
  3. beauty
  4. enjoyment, pleasure, experience of happiness
  5. (Hinduism) Indra's Heaven
  6. learning

Derived terms

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References

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