Pattumatai, Pāṭṭumaṭai, Pattu-matai: 1 definition

Introduction:

Pattumatai 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»] — Pattumatai in Tamil glossary

Pāṭṭumaṭai (பாட்டுமடை) [pāṭṭu-maṭai] noun < idem. + மடு-. [madu-.] A series of songs sung at intervals in dances; குரவைக்கூத்து முதலியவற்றின் இடையே பாடும் பாட்டு. [kuravaikkuthu muthaliyavarrin idaiye padum pattu.] (சிலப்பதிகாரம் அரும்பதவுரை [silappathigaram arumbathavurai] 24, தலைப்பு. [thalaippu.])

Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil Lexicon
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 pattumatai 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? Help to become even better: