Tamil
Etymology
Inherited from Proto-Dravidian *aḷamp- (“mushroom”). Cognate with Malayalam അളാമ്പ് (aḷāmpŭ), Kannada ಅಣಬೆ (aṇabe).
Pronunciation
Noun
ஆம்பி • (āmpi)
- mushroom
- irrigation bucket
- sound
References
- University of Madras (1924–1936) “ஆம்பி”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press