ஊர்வன

Tamil

Etymology

From ஊர் (ūr, “to creep, crawl”) +‎ இனம் (iṉam, “species, kind”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /uːɾʋɐnɐ/

Noun

ஊர்வன • (ūrvaṉa)

  1. reptile, crawling creature

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