Malayalam

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /eːt̪t̪ɐm/
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Etymology 1

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Noun

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ഏത്തം (ēttaṁ)

  1. a form of corporal punishment done by crossing hands against ears and squatting, also done at Ganesha temples. Called as thoppukaranam in Tamil

Etymology 2

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Noun

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ഏത്തം (ēttaṁ)

  1. a device for raising water, a shadoof, swape, picota