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tilak meaning in Tamil

திலகம் tilakam

/ˈtɪlək/

tilak in Tamil: திலகம் (tilakam), பொட்டு (poṭṭu). In English, tilak means a mark or symbol worn on the forehead by Hindus, ornamentally or as an indication of status.

Tamil words for tilak

symbol worn on the forehead
திலகம் tilakam, பொட்டு poṭṭu

English meaning of tilak

  1. noun A mark or symbol worn on the forehead by Hindus, ornamentally or as an indication of status.

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Questions about tilak in Tamil

What is the meaning of tilak in Tamil?
Tilak in Tamil is திலகம் (tilakam), பொட்டு (poṭṭu).
tilak என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Tilak: திலகம் (tilakam), பொட்டு (poṭṭu).
What does tilak mean in English?
Tilak means a mark or symbol worn on the forehead by Hindus, ornamentally or as an indication of status.

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