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scorpion meaning in Tamil

தேள் tēḷ

/ˈskɔː.pi.ən/US/ˈskɔɹ.pi.ən/

scorpion in Tamil: தேள் (tēḷ), நளி (naḷi). In English, scorpion means any of the order Scorpiones of arachnids related to spiders, characterised by two large front pincers and a curved tail with a venomous sting at the end.

Tamil words for scorpion

any of various arachnids of the order Scorpiones
தேள் tēḷ, நளி naḷi

English meaning of scorpion

  1. noun Any of the order Scorpiones of arachnids related to spiders, characterised by two large front pincers and a curved tail with a venomous sting at the end.
  2. noun An ancient military engine for hurling stones and other missiles.
  3. noun A very spiteful or vindictive person.
  4. noun A cheerleading move in which one foot is pulled back and held up with both hands while the performer stands on the other foot.

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Questions about scorpion in Tamil

What is the meaning of scorpion in Tamil?
Scorpion in Tamil is தேள் (tēḷ), நளி (naḷi).
scorpion என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Scorpion: தேள் (tēḷ), நளி (naḷi).
What does scorpion mean in English?
Scorpion means any of the order Scorpiones of arachnids related to spiders, characterised by two large front pincers and a curved tail with a venomous sting at the end.

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