கட்டடம்

Tamil

Etymology

From Tamil கட்டு (kaṭṭu, “to tie, bind, fasten, build, erect”). Cognate with Telugu కట్టడము (kaṭṭaḍamu, “building”) (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kaʈːaɖam/, [kʌʈːʌɖʌm]

Noun

கட்டடம் • (kaṭṭaṭam)

  1. building
  2. binding of a book
  3. setting of a jewel, enchasement

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