சிற்பம்

Tamil

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /t͡ɕɪrpɐm/, [sɪrpɐm]

Etymology 1

From Sanskrit शिल्प (śilpa).

Noun

சிற்பம் • (ciṟpam)

  1. artistic skill
  2. fine or artistic workmanship
  3. thinking

Etymology 2

Compare Sanskrit स्वल्प (svalpa, few; little; short).

Noun

சிற்பம் • (ciṟpam)

  1. fewness, shortness (as of duration)

References

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