சந்தனம்

Tamil

Etymology

From Sanskrit चन्दन (candana, “sandalwood”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /t͡ɕan̪d̪anam/, [san̪d̪anam]
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Noun

சந்தனம் • (cantaṉam)

  1. sandalwood, a tree of the genus Santalum
    Synonym: குலவரி (kulavari)
  2. the aromatic heartwood or paste of these trees
    Synonyms: சந்தக்குழம்பு (cantakkuḻampu), சாந்து (cāntu)

References

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