No. 682 in Tamil
அலம
The Tamil word "அலம" translates to "decoration" or "ornament" in English.
In a sentence
அலம மரத்தில் பூக்கள் பசுமையாக இருக்கின்றன.
The flowers on the Alam tree are fresh and green.
Here, 'அலம' ('Alam') refers to a type of tree called Alam tree.
அந்த நிகழ்ச்சியின் அலம விளம்பரமாகக் காணப்பட்டது.
The essence of that event was seen as promotional.
In this sentence, 'அலம' ('Alam') signifies the essence or core aspect of something.
பள்ளி மாணவர்கள் அலம பாடங்களில் திறமையானவர்கள்.
The school students excel in core subjects.
Here, 'அலம' conveys the meaning of core or fundamental.
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