பக்குவம்

Tamil

Etymology

From Sanskrit पक्व (pakva).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pɐkːʊʋɐm/

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Noun

பக்குவம் • (pakkuvam)

1. suitability, fitness
2. maturity, the right age, stage or degree
3. perfected condition of the soul
4. ability, cleverness
5. attainment of puberty by a girl
6. excuse, apology

References

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