பலி

Tamil

Etymology

From Sanskrit बलि (bali).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /pal̪i/, [pəl̪ɪ]

Noun

பலி • (pali)

  1. offering (to Gods, manes)
  2. sacrificial animal or offering
  3. boiled rice thrown as an offering to crows
  4. boiled rice given to mendicants
  5. rice
  6. flowers
  7. ashes
  8. sacred ashes
  9. tribute

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