Tamil

Definition

Of or pertaining to the Tamil people, culture, or language.

Etymology

Borrowed from Tamil தமிழ் (tamiḻ, “Tamil”); see that entry for theories.

Example Sentences

• "When I returned to the movie Ghilli, a Kollywood classic (Kollywood being the informal name for Tamil cinema) that I loved as a kid, I couldn’t help but question why the story continues romantically, without question, after the heroine is slapped by the supposed love of her life."