மேன்மை

Tamil

Etymology

From மேல் (mēl) +‎ -மை (-mai). Cognate with Telugu మేలిమి (mēlimi).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /meːnmɐɪ̯/

Noun

மேன்மை • (mēṉmai)

  1. greatness, eminence, excellence, dignity, superiority
    Synonym: சிறப்பு (ciṟappu)
  2. grandeur, sublimity
    Synonym: மகத்துவம் (makattuvam)
  3. respect, honor, nobility
    Synonym: கண்ணியம் (kaṇṇiyam)

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