தளம்

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Tamil[edit]

Etymology 1[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

தளம் • (taḷam)

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

Etymology 2[edit]

From Sanskrit दल (dala).

Noun[edit]

தளம் • (taḷam) (archaic)

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

References[edit]

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