Tamil

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Etymology 1

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From தள் (taḷ).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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தளை (taḷai)

  1. (transitive) to fasten, bind, chain

Verb

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தளை (taḷai)

  1. to tie, bind, fasten, entangle

Etymology 2

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From தளை (taḷai).

Noun

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தளை (taḷai)

  1. tie, fastening, bandage
  2. cord, rope
  3. fetters,shelters
  4. soul-bonding
  5. closed condition, as of an unblown flower
  6. imprisonment
  7. relationship, friendship, bond of union
  8. paddy field, as divided into plots

References

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