எள்

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word எள். In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word எள், but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say எள் in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word எள் you have here. The definition of the word எள் will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofஎள், as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

Tamil

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Dravidian *eḷ. Cognate with Kannada ಎಳ್ಳು (eḷḷu), Malayalam എള്ള് (eḷḷŭ), Tulu ಎಣ್ಮೆ (eṇme).

Pronunciation

Noun

எள் (eḷ)

  1. sesame, gingelly, Sesamum orientale

Derived terms

References

  • University of Madras (1924–1936) “எள்”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras : Diocesan Press