வரம்பு

Tamil

Etymology

Cognate with Malayalam വരമ്പ് (varampŭ).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʋaɾambɯ/

Noun

வரம்பு • (varampu)

  1. boundary, limit, extent
  2. ridge of a field
  3. causeway
  4. way
  5. brim
  6. (colloquial) rule of conduct, principle
  7. interest
  8. house-site

References

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