ஆலயம்

Tamil

Etymology

From Sanskrit आलय (ālaya).

Pronunciation
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  • IPA(key): /aːlɐjɐm/

Noun

ஆலயம் • (ālayam)

  1. place of worship, temple, church
    Synonym: கோவில் (kōvil)
  2. abode, dwelling, residence
    Synonyms: மனை (maṉai), வீடு (vīṭu), இல்லம் (illam)
  3. town, city
    Synonyms: ஊர் (ūr), மாநகர் (mānakar), நகரம் (nakaram)
  4. elephant
    Synonyms: யானை (yāṉai), களிறு (kaḷiṟu)

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