தம்பம்

Tamil

Etymology

From one of Prakrits tamba, from Sanskrit स्तम्भ (stambha).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /t̪ɐmbɐm/

Noun

தம்பம் • (tampam)

1. pillar, column
2. post, lamppost
3. support

References

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