Cinkampattu, Ciṅkampaṭṭu, Cinkam-pattu: 1 definition

Introduction:

Cinkampattu 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»] — Cinkampattu in Tamil glossary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil Lexicon

Ciṅkampaṭṭu (சிங்கம்பட்டு) [ciṅkam-paṭṭu] noun A kind of betting game in which small coins are tossed up, heads winning and tails losing; நாணயத் தைத் தூக்கியெறிந்து அது விழும் பக்கங்களைக் கொண்டு வெற்றிதோல்விகளை நிச்சயிக்கும் பந்தய விளையாட்டு. [nanayath thaith thukkiyerinthu athu vizhum pakkangalaig kondu verritholvigalai nichayikkum panthaya vilaiyattu.] Local usage

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 cinkampattu 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: