நாவாய்
Tamil
editPronunciation
editEtymology 1
editRelated to நெல் (nel, “paddy”). (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)
Noun
editநாவாய் • (nāvāy)
Etymology 2
editBorrowed from Sanskrit नावा (nāvā). Compare cognate Telugu నావ (nāva).
Noun
editநாவாய் • (nāvāy)
References
edit- University of Madras (1924–1936) “நாவாய்”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press