ஏலக்காய்

Tamil

Etymology

From Proto-Dravidian *ēlakāy (“cardamom seed”). Equivalent to ஏலம் (ēlam, “cardamom”) + காய் (kāy, “unripe fruit or seed”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /eːlɐkːaːj/

Noun

ஏலக்காய் • (ēlakkāy)

cardamom seed

See also

ஏலம் (ēlam)

References

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

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