காமம்

Tamil

Etymology

From Sanskrit काम (kāma). Cognate with Telugu కామము (kāmamu).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kaːmam/
  • Audio:(file)

Noun

காமம் • (kāmam)

  1. lust, sexual desire, amorousness, lasciviousness, libidinousness
  2. sexual pleasure
  3. venereal secretion
  4. happiness in love
  5. desire
  6. object of desire

References

  • University of Madras (1924–1936) “காமம்”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press
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