Tamil
Etymology
From நறு (naṟu) + -மை (-mai). Cognate with Kannada ನರು (naru, “fragrance, aroma”).
Pronunciation
Noun
நறுமை • (naṟumai)
- odour, scent, perfume, fragrance
- goodness, excellence
References
- University of Madras (1924–1936) “நறுமை”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press