Tamil definition
The Dravidian language of the Tamil.
noun
A member of a Dravidian people of southern India and northern Sri Lanka.
noun
Of or relating to the Tamil or their language or culture.
adjective
The Dravidian language, ancient or modern, of this people: official language of the state of Tamil Nadu.
noun
A member of a people living chiefly in S India and N Sri Lanka.
noun
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Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
tamil
Plural:
tamilsOrigin of tamil
- Tamil
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition