மலைவு

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Tamil

Etymology

From மலை (malai) +‎ -வு (-vu).

Pronunciation

Noun

மலைவு (malaivu)

  1. delusion, confusion
    Synonym: மயக்கம் (mayakkam)
  2. amazement, fright
    Synonym: பிரமிப்பு (piramippu)
  3. opposition, contention
    Synonym: போர் (pōr)
  4. word of comparison
    Synonym: உவமச்சொல் (uvamaccol)

References

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