Tamil
Etymology
From Proto-Dravidian *ēla (“cardamom”). Cognate with Malayalam ഏലം (ēlaṁ) and Telugu ఏల (ēla).
Pronunciation
Noun
ஏலம் • (ēlam)
- cardamom plant
See also
References
- University of Madras (1924–1936) “ஏலம்”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press