பர

See also: பர- and பற

Tamil

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Dravidian *para (to spread).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɐɾɐ/

Verb

பர • (para) (intransitive)

  1. to spread, extend; to be diffused (as water, air, odour, epidemic, clouds or light)
    Synonym: பரவு (paravu)
  2. to be flattened, as by hammering; to be broad, as a plane surface

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References

  • University of Madras (1924–1936), “பர-த்தல்”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press