தழும்பு

Tamil

Etymology

From தழுவு (taḻuvu).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /t̪aɻumbu/, [t̪əɻʊmbɯ]

Noun

தழும்பு • (taḻumpu)

  1. scar, cicatrice, bruise, weal
    Synonym: வடு (vaṭu)
  2. mark, impression, dent made in the skin
    Synonym: குறி (kuṟi)
  3. injury, blemish
    Synonym: சிதைவு (citaivu)
  4. stigma, defect in the character
    Synonym: குற்றம் (kuṟṟam)

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