Tamil

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /n̪aːɡɐm/
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Etymology 1

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From Sanskrit नाग (nāga).

Noun

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நாகம் (nākam)

  1. cobra
  2. elephant
  3. (hinduism) naga

Etymology 2

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From Sanskrit नाक (nāka).

Noun

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நாகம் (nākam)

  1. sky
  2. cloud
  3. sound

References

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