Alavalai: 1 definition
Introduction:
Alavalai 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconAlavalai (அலவலை) noun < idem. [Malayalam: alavan.]
1. Hasty action; ஆராயாது செய்வது. அலவலைச் செய்திக் கஞ்சினென் [arayathu seyvathu. alavalais seythig kanchinen] (மணிமேகலை [manimegalai] 17, 51).
2. Babbler; விடாதுபேசுவோன். அல்லவை செய்யும் அலவலை [vidathupesuvon. allavai seyyum alavalai] (திரிகடுகம் [thirigadugam] 99).
3. Confusion of mind, agitation, distress; மனச்சஞ்சலம். அலவலை யுடையை யென்றீ தோழீ [manachanchalam. alavalai yudaiyai yenri thozhi] (கலித்தொகை [kalithogai] 122).
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: Alavalaimai.
Ends with: Pavalavalai.
Full-text: Alavalaimai.
Relevant text
No search results for Alavalai; (plurals include: Alavalais) in any book or story.