எழுச்சி

Tamil

Etymology

From எழு (eḻu) +‎ -ச்சி (-cci).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɛɻʊt͡ɕːɪ/, [ɛɻʊt͡ɕːi]

Noun

எழுச்சி • (eḻucci)

1. ascent, elevation, rising
2. starting, as of an idol, in procession
3. song sung at dawn to rouse from sleep
4. origin, birth, appearance
5. beginning
6. inflammation of the ear, otitis
7. effort, activity

References

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