No. 83 in Tamil
மண
The Tamil word "மண" means "fragrance" or "smell."
In a sentence
மணம் கமழும் மலர்களை அவர் காதில் சூட்டினார்.
He adorned his ears with fragrant flowers.
In this sentence, 'மணம்' means 'fragrance', describing the pleasant scent emanated by flowers.
விழாவில் மணமகன் மற்றும் மணமகள் அழகாக அமர்ந்திருந்தனர்.
In the ceremony, the bridegroom and bride were elegantly seated.
Here, 'மணமகன்' and 'மணமகள்' refer to the 'bridegroom' and 'bride', respectively, where 'மண' signifies marriage-related connotation.
நடைபாதையில் மணல் பரவியிருந்தது.
Sand was scattered on the pathway.
In this instance, 'மணல்' means 'sand', which relates to the granular soil found on paths or beaches.
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