No. 862 in Tamil
கயல
The Tamil word "கயல" (Kayal) refers to a type of fish, specifically the Indian carp or a freshwater fish.
In a sentence
கயல் கண்ணென் பாடல்கள் அருமையாய் இருக்கின்றன.
The songs praising the fish-like eyes are wonderful.
Here, 'கயல்' refers metaphorically to the beautiful eyes, comparing them to fishes.
கயல் என்ற தண்ணீரில் விளையாடும் மீன்கள் அழகாக உள்ளன.
The fishes playing in the river called Kayal are beautiful.
Here, 'கயல்' refers specifically to a river.
கயல் பிடிக்க சென்றேன், ஆனால் வெறும் காற்றுடன் திரும்பினேன்.
I went to fish Kayal but returned empty-handed.
Here, 'கயல்' implies catching fish, representing the activity related to it.
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