தளம்

Tamil

Etymology 1

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /t̪ɐɭɐm/

Noun

தளம் • (taḷam)

1. floor, pavement
2. roof
3. loft, story, deck (of ship)
4. mound
5. (military) base
6. (helicopter) pad

Etymology 2

From Sanskrit दल (dala).

Noun

தளம் • (taḷam) (archaic)

1. leaf
2. petal
3. jasmine
4. army
5. multitude of men or beasts
6. unpolished ruby

References

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