Periyamelam, Periyamēḷam, Periya-melam: 1 definition
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Periyamelam 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 LexiconPeriyamēḷam (பெரியமேளம்) [periya-mēḷam] noun < idem. +.
1. Music of big instruments, like clarionet, pipe, drum and cymbals, distinct from ciṉṉa-mēḷam; நாகசுரம் தவுல் முதலிய பெரிய. வாத்தியங்கள் கொண்டு வாசிக்கப்படும் மேளம். [nagasuram thavul muthaliya periya. vathiyangal kondu vasikkappadum melam.]
2. Anything done on a large scale; பெரும்படியாய்ச் செய்வது. அவர் காரியமெல்லாம் பெரிய. மேளம். [perumbadiyays seyvathu. avar kariyamellam periya. melam.] Tinnevelly usage
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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Partial matches: Melam.
Full-text: Cinnamelam.
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