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soolam

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

a trident, a trishula; a sacred weapon used by Hindu deities.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Hinduism, India, Malaysia

Qualifier: Tamil context

Examples

  • He is set to be charged under Section 295 of the Penal Code for allegedly damaging a “soolam”, a trident sacred to Hindus, at the former site of the Sri Maha Muniswarar Temple in Langkawi.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Borrowed from Tamil சூலம் (cūlam), in turn from Sanskrit शूल (śūla) or Sanskrit त्रिशूल (triśūla).