சிலை

Tamil

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit शिला (śilā).

Pronunciation

  • Audio:(file)
  • IPA(key): /t͡ɕilai/, [silai]

Noun

சிலை • (cilai)

  1. statue, idol
  2. stone, rock
    Synonym: கல் (kal)
  3. hill, mountain
    Synonym: மலை (malai)
  4. horizontal stone for macerating spices
    Synonym: அம்மி (ammi)
  5. apothecary's stone mortar
    Synonyms: கலுவம் (kaluvam), கல்வம் (kalvam)

References

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