போதை

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Tamil

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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From Sanskrit बोध (bodha, “knowledge”).

Noun

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போதை • (pōtai)

  1. mature knowledge.

Etymology 2

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From Urdu بودا (bodā, “of slow wit; unintelligent”). Compare Hindi बूदा (būdā).

Noun

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போதை • (pōtai)

  1. (colloquial) intoxication; inebriation; giddiness (as from drink).

References

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