பந்தர்

Tamil

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.). Cognate with Telugu పందిరి (pandiri), Malayalam പന്തല് (pantalŭ).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pɐn̪d̪ɐɾ/

Noun

பந்தர் • (pantar)

1. pandal

   Synonym: நிழல் (niḻal)

2. storehouse

   Synonym: பண்டசாலை (paṇṭacālai)

3. the state-chamber

   Synonym: ஓலக்கமண்டபம் (ōlakkamaṇṭapam)

4. bower, arbor

References

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