சலகம்
Tamil
Etymology 1
(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) Cognate with Telugu జలకము (jalakamu)
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /t͡ʃal̪aɡam/, [sʌl̪ʌɡʌm]
Noun
சலகம் • (calakam)
- bath
- evacuation of bowels
Etymology 2
From Sanskrit शलाका (śalākā)
Noun
சலகம் • (calakam)
- spider
References
- University of Madras (1924-1936), “சலகம்”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press.