தளம்

Tamil

Etymology 1

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Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /t̪ɐɭɐm/

Noun

தளம் • (taḷam)

  1. floor, pavement
  2. roof
  3. loft, story, deck (of ship)
  4. mound
  5. (military) base
  6. (helicopter) pad

Etymology 2

From Sanskrit दल (dala).

Noun

தளம் • (taḷam) (archaic)

  1. leaf
  2. petal
  3. jasmine
  4. army
  5. multitude of men or beasts
  6. unpolished ruby

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