வரம்

Tamil

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ʋaɾ̪am/, [ʋʌɾ̪ʌm]

Etymology 1

From Sanskrit वर (vara)

Noun

வரம் • (varam)

  1. boon, gift, blessing by a deity or great person
  2. grace, favour, help
  3. blessing
  4. supplication, solicitation, entreaty, request (as made to a deity or a great person)
  5. desire
  6. excellence, eminence
  7. treasure
  8. enclosed space
  9. sparrow
  10. ant

Etymology 2

From Sanskrit वरा (varā)

Noun

வரம் • (varam)

  1. turmeric

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