அம்மை

Tamil

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Dravidian *amma.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɐmːɐɪ̯/

Noun

அம்மை • (ammai) (Southern dialect)

  1. mother
    Synonym: தாய் (tāy)
  2. goddess
  3. (Hinduism) Parvati
  4. smallpox

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