Cantamama, Cantamāmā, Canta-mama: 1 definition
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Cantamama 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 LexiconCantamāmā (சந்தமாமா) [canta-māmā] noun < canda +. [Telugu: tcandamāma, K. candamāma.]
1. Uncle moon; சந்திரன். [santhiran.] Nursery usage
2. A term used by dancing girls in addressing the pimp who helps them in their profession; தாசிகள் தங்கள் தொழி லுக்கு உதவியாயிருப்பவனைக் குறிக்கும் சொல். [thasigal thangal thozhi lukku uthaviyayiruppavanaig kurikkum sol.]
3. (Drama.) A term used by clown on stage in addressing a person with whom he converses; கூத்திற் கோமாளி தன்னோடு பேசுமவரை விளித்தற்குக் கூறும் சொல். [kuthir komali thannodu pesumavarai vilitharkug kurum sol.]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
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