Where does “kolam” come from?
kolam (English) comes from Tamil கோலம் — Kolams, ornamental figures drawn on floor, wall or sacrificial pots with rice flour, white stone-powder, etc.
kolam (English): Synonym of rangoli
Definitions
- Synonym of rangoli
Ancestry of “kolam”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamil | கோலம் | Kolams, ornamental figures drawn on floor, wall or sacrificial pots with rice flour, white stone-powder, etc |