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Oyil 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 Lexicon

Oyil (ஒயில்) noun < Telugu hoyalu.

1. Grace of from, posture or movement; ஒய்யாரம். பிலுக்கிலே செயுமொயிலாலே [oyyaram. pilukkile seyumoyilale] (திருப்புகழ் [thiruppugazh] 158).

2. Dancing of persons on festival occasions by moving round and round in a circle to the accompaniment of a song, bowing to the ground and waving little towels or handkerchiefs; ஒருவகைக் கூத்து. [oruvagaig kuthu.] Local usage

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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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