Imayam: 1 definition

Introduction:

Imayam 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 Lexicon

Imayam (இமயம்) noun < hima-maya.

1. The Himālaya range, one of the aṣṭa-kula-parvatam; ஒரு குலமலை. [oru kulamalai.] (பதிற்றுப்பத்து [pathirruppathu] 43, 7.)

2. Mt. Mandara which was used as the churning-staff for churning the sea of milk; மந்தரமலை. [mantharamalai.] (சீவகசிந்தாமணி [sivagasindamani] 963.)

3. Mt. Mēru. See மேரு. [meru.] (கலித்தொகை [kalithogai] 38.)

4. Gold; பொன். இமயம்புனைமன்றில் [pon. imayambunaimanril] (குமரகுருபரசுவாமிகள் சிதம்பரச்செய். [kumaraguruparasuvamigal sithambarachey.] 23).

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 imayam in the context of Tamil from relevant books on Exotic India

See also (Relevant definitions)

Relevant text

Let's grow together!

I humbly request your help to keep doing what I do best: provide the world with unbiased sources, definitions and images. Your donation direclty influences the quality and quantity of knowledge, wisdom and spiritual insight the world is exposed to.

Let's make the world a better place together!

Like what you read? Consider supporting this website: