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ஆயன்

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Tamil

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Etymology

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From ஆய் (āy) +‎ -அன் (-aṉ).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /aːjɐn/
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Noun

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ஆயன் (āyaṉ)

  1. a man of the cowherder caste, a herdsman
    Synonym: இடையன் (iṭaiyaṉ)

References

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