கற்கம்

Tamil

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kɐrkɐm/

Etymology 1

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun

கற்கம் • (kaṟkam)

  1. mahua flower
  2. lotus

Etymology 2

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun

கற்கம் • (kaṟkam)

  1. residuum or sediment of decoctions, oil or ghee
  2. medicinal drug

Etymology 3

Borrowed from Sanskrit कल्क (kalka).

Noun

கற்கம் • (kaṟkam)

  1. sin
  2. dung of animals
  3. iron ore

Etymology 4

Borrowed from Sanskrit कर्क (karka).

Noun

கற்கம் • (kaṟkam)

  1. water jar
  2. water horse
  3. fire
  4. mirror

Etymology 5

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun

கற்கம் • (kaṟkam)

  1. forest
    Synonym: காடு (kāṭu)

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