ஏலம்

Tamil

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Dravidian *ēla (“cardamom”). Cognate with Malayalam ഏലം (ēlaṃ) and Telugu ఏల (ēla). Compare also Sanskrit एला (elā), a borrowing from Proto-Dravidian.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /eːlɐm/

Noun

ஏலம் • (ēlam)

  1. cardamom plant

See also

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