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.).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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நீள் (nīḷ)

  1. length, extension, elongation
  2. long time, duration
  3. height, tallness, loftiness
  4. depth
  5. light, lustre
  6. order, series, row

Verb

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நீள் (nīḷ)

  1. (intransitive) to reach, stretch, extend
  2. to become long

Conjugation

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References

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