பை

Tamil

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /pɐɪ̯/
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Etymology 1

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Noun

பை • (pai)

  1. bag, sack, satchel
  2. pocket
Derived terms

Etymology 2

Inherited from Proto-Dravidian *pac-.

Noun

பை • (pai)

  1. greenness, freshness
  2. color
  3. youth
  4. beauty
  5. strength, vigor

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