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Malayalam

Pronunciation: /ˌmaləˈjɑːləm/

Definition of Malayalam

noun

[mass noun]
  • a Dravidian language spoken in the southern Indian state of Kerala by about 35 million people. It is closely related to Tamil.

adjective

  • relating to Malayalam or its speakers.

Origin:

early 19th century: from Malayalam, from mala (Tamil malai) 'mountain' + āḷ 'man'

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Definition of Malayalam in the US English dictionary

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