கற்கம்

Tamil

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kɐrkɐm/

Etymology 1

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

Noun

கற்கம் • (kaṟkam)

1. mahua flower
2. lotus

Etymology 2

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

Noun

கற்கம் • (kaṟkam)

1. residuum or sediment of decoctions, oil or ghee
2. medicinal drug

Etymology 3

Borrowed from Sanskrit कल्क (kalka).

Noun

கற்கம் • (kaṟkam)

1. sin
2. dung of animals
3. iron ore

Etymology 4

Borrowed from Sanskrit कर्क (karka).

Noun

கற்கம் • (kaṟkam)

1. water jar
2. water horse
3. fire
4. mirror

Etymology 5

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

Noun

கற்கம் • (kaṟkam)

1. forest

   Synonym: காடு (kāṭu)

References

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