அதர்

Tamil

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɐd̪ɐɾ/

Noun

அதர் • (atar)

1. way, path, public road

   Synonym: வழி (vaḻi)

2. order

   Synonym: முறைமை (muṟaimai)

3. fine sand

   Synonym: நுண்மணல் (nuṇmaṇal)

4. dust

   Synonym: புழுதி (puḻuti)

5. lengthened excavation for a hedge or foundation

References

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