பணி

Tamil

Etymology 1

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /paɳi/, [pʌɳi]

Noun

பணி • (paṇi)

  1. act, action, performance
  2. work, service, trade, art, pursuit
  3. Services to a deity, as by a devotee; services to a temple, as construction of buildings
  4. bowing, reverencing
  5. expanding, spreading
  6. difficult task
  7. object of enjoyment
  8. jewel, ornament
  9. decoration with flowers
  10. silk cloth
  11. drum
  12. workmanship
  13. row, class, order

Etymology 2

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun

பணி • (paṇi)

  1. saying, word
  2. command, direction, order
  3. rule
  4. profession of teaching archery and other allied arts
  5. gift

Etymology 3

From Sanskrit फणिन् (phaṇin).

Noun

பணி • (paṇi)

  1. cobra

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