cilice meaning in Tamil
முரட்டுச் சணல் துணி
/ˈsɪlɪs/
cilice in Tamil: முரட்டுச் சணல் துணி. In English, cilice means a garment or undergarment made of coarse cloth or animal hair worn close to the skin used by members of various Christian traditions as a self-imposed means of penance (repentance) and mortification of the flesh.
Tamil words for cilice
- முரட்டுச் சணல் துணி
English meaning of cilice
- noun A garment or undergarment made of coarse cloth or animal hair worn close to the skin used by members of various Christian traditions as a self-imposed means of penance (repentance) and mortification of the flesh.
- noun A leather strap studded with metallic barbs that cut into flesh as a constant reminder of Christ's suffering.
Synonyms of cilice
Questions about cilice in Tamil
- What is the meaning of cilice in Tamil?
- Cilice in Tamil is முரட்டுச் சணல் துணி.
- cilice என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
- Cilice: முரட்டுச் சணல் துணி.
- What does cilice mean in English?
- Cilice means a garment or undergarment made of coarse cloth or animal hair worn close to the skin used by members of various Christian traditions as a self-imposed means of penance (repentance) and mortification of the flesh.
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