பங்கம்

Tamil

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /pɐŋɡɐm/

Etymology 1

From Sanskrit भङ्ग (bhaṅga).

Noun

பங்கம் • (paṅkam)

  1. defeat, discomfiture
  2. defect
  3. distortion, deformity
  4. disgrace, detriment to one's reputation
  5. indecency, shame
  6. violation, desecration, profanation, injury, ruin
  7. trouble, obstacle
  8. piece
  9. portion
  10. division
  11. A superior garment of ancient times
  12. tank
  13. wave

Etymology 2

From Sanskrit पङ्क (paṅka).

Noun

பங்கம் • (paṅkam)

  1. mud, mire
  2. dust
  3. sin

Etymology 3

From Sanskrit पङ्गु (paṅgu).

Noun

பங்கம் • (paṅkam)

  1. lameness

Etymology 4

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

  1. wager

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