No. 180 in Tamil

வண

The Tamil word "வண" means "type" or "category."

In a sentence

வணங்கி மார்கண்டு சிவனை வணங்கி இறந்தனன்.
Markandeyan saluted Lord Shiva reverently.
In this sentence, 'வணங்கி' implies saluting or paying respects.
மிதுபான வளையம் மிகுந்த அழகும் வணமும் கொண்டது.
The semicircle rings possessed great beauty and splendor.
Here, 'வண' means splendor or majesty, describing the quality of the rings.
இந்த புலியைக் கண்டவுடன் அதை வணந்தன.
Upon seeing the tiger, they hid or crouched in response.
In this usage, 'வண' refers to crouching or hiding as a response to fear or surprise.

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