Puncam, Puñcam: 1 definition
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Puncam means something in Tamil. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconPuñcam (புஞ்சம்) noun < puñja.
1. Collection, heap, quantity, lump; திரட்சி. சலஞ்சலப் புஞ்சமும் [thiradsi. salanchalap punchamum] (கல்லாடம் [kalladam] 59, 18).
2. Flock, crowd, swarm; கூட்டம். புட்குல புஞ்சம் [kuttam. pudkula puncham] (இரகுவமிசம் திக்குவி. [iraguvamisam thikkuvi.] 266).
3. (Weaving) Sub-division of the warp containing 240 threads of skein; நெசவில் [nesavil] 240 இழை கொண்ட நூற்கொத்து. [izhai konda nurkothu.]
4. Cloth of the length of 36 cubits and 38 to 44 in. in width and 14 lbs. in weight; நெய்த ஆடையின் அளவுவகை. [neytha adaiyin alavuvagai.] (M. M. 707.)
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Puncamuttu.
Ends with: Carkkecapuncam.
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