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