சந்திரப்பிரபை
Tamil
Etymology
From சந்திர (cantira) + பிரபை (pirapai)(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /t͡ʃan̪d̪iɾ̪apːiɾ̪abaɪ̯/, [sʌn̪d̪ɨɾ̪ʌpːɨɾ̪ʌbʌɪ̯]
Noun
சந்திரப்பிரபை • (cantirappirapai)
- moonlight, moonbeams
- ornament of gold set with precious stones, worn on the left side of the head by women
- moon-shaped vehicle for an idol in a festival
References
- University of Madras (1924-1936), “சந்திரப்பிரபை”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press.