பை

Tamil

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pɐɪ̯/

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Etymology 1

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Noun

பை • (pai)

1. bag, sack, satchel
2. pocket

Derived terms

• கைப்பை (kaippai)

 

Etymology 2

Inherited from Proto-Dravidian *pac-.

Noun

பை • (pai)

1. greenness, freshness
2. color
3. youth
4. beauty
5. strength, vigor

References

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