சிறப்பு

Tamil

Etymology

சிற (ciṟa) +‎ -ப்பு (-ppu)

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /t͡ʃirapːu/, [sɨrʌpːɯ]

Noun

சிறப்பு • (ciṟappu)

  1. pre-eminence, superiority
  2. pomp, grandeur
  3. abundance, plenty
  4. wealth, prosperity
  5. happiness
  6. honors, privileges
  7. regard, esteem
  8. courtesy, hospitality
  9. present, gift
  10. Feeding of Brahmans at a temple festival
  11. Foodstuffs provided for the marriage parties at a wedding
  12. Periodical festival in a temple
  13. A ceremony observed by Nāṭṭukkōṭṭai Chetty community
  14. heaven, heavenly bliss

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