பை

Tamil

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɐɪ̯/
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Etymology 1

Letter

பை • (pai)

  1. the alphasyllabic combination of ப் (p) +‎ ஐ (ai).

Etymology 2

Perhaps from பெய் (pey).[1]

Noun

பை • (pai)

  1. bag, sack, satchel
  2. pocket, purse
  3. hood of a snake
    Synonym: தோல் (tōl)
Derived terms

Etymology 3

Inherited from Proto-Dravidian *pac-. Compare பசுமை (pacumai).

Alternative forms

  • பைம் (paim) — in compounds

Noun

பை • (pai)

  1. greenness, freshness
  2. color
  3. youth
  4. beauty
  5. strength, vigor

Adjective

பை • (pai)

  1. Adjectival of the above.

References

  1. ^ University of Madras (1924–1936) “பை”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press
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