Cempatam, Cempaṭam, Cempaṭām: 1 definition

Introduction:

Cempatam 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

[«previous next»] — Cempatam in Tamil glossary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil Lexicon

Cempaṭam (செம்படம்) noun < sam-puṭa. Small, round or oval metal box for keeping holy ashes; திருநீறுவைக்குஞ் சிறுசெப்பு. [thiruniruvaikkugn siruseppu.] Local usage

--- OR ---

Cempaṭām (செம்படாம்) [cem-paṭām] noun < idem. +. Red cloth; சிவந்த ஆடை. (திவா.) [sivantha adai. (thiva.)]

--- OR ---

Cempaṭam (செம்படம்) [cem-paṭam] noun < idem. +. See செப்புவைத்திய மலையகராதி [seppumalai.] (நீலகேசி [nilagesi], 244, உரை. [urai.])

context information

Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.

Discover the meaning of cempatam in the context of Tamil from relevant books on Exotic India

See also (Relevant definitions)

Relevant text

Like what you read? Consider supporting this website: