ஆலயம்

Tamil

Etymology

From Sanskrit आलय (ālaya).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ʔaːl̪ajam/, [ʔɑːl̪ʌjʌm]

Noun

ஆலயம் • (ālayam)

  1. place of worship, temple, church
  2. abode, dwelling, residence
  3. town, city
  4. elephant

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