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மையம்

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Tamil

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Noun

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மையம் (maiyam)

  1. centre; middle
    Synonym: நடு (naṭu)
  2. an organisation, center
    Synonym: அமைப்பு (amaippu)
  3. a place, venue, building or complex reserved for a particular function or event; center.
    Ex: தேர்வு மையம்tērvu maiyam"examination center"
  4. that which is mediocre
    Synonym: நடுத்தரமானது (naṭuttaramāṉatu)
  5. that which is doubtful or vague
    Synonym: சந்தேகமானது (cantēkamāṉatu)
  6. impost; top portion of a pillar upon which an arch rests

References

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