சலகம்

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Tamil[edit]

Etymology 1[edit]

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) Cognate with Telugu జలకము (jalakamu)

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /t͡ɕɐlɐɡɐm/, [sɐlɐɡɐm]

Noun[edit]

சலகம் • (calakam)

  1. bath
  2. evacuation of bowels

Etymology 2[edit]

From Sanskrit शलाका (śalākā).

Noun[edit]

சலகம் • (calakam)

  1. spider

References[edit]

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