கலம்

Tamil

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Dravidian *kalam. Cognate with Kannada ಕಲ (kala), Tulu ಕರ (kara) and Malayalam കലം (kalaṁ).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kɐlɐm/
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Noun

கலம் • (kalam)

  1. vessel, hollow utensil, as a cup, plate; earthenware
  2. bottle-shaped vessel
  3. ship, boat
  4. jewel, ornament
  5. lute
  6. plough
  7. weapon
  8. document written on palm leaf

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