"Pongal" meaning in English

See Pongal in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Transliteration of Tamil பொங்கல் (poṅkal). Doublet of pongal. Etymology templates: {{translit|en|ta|பொங்கல்}} Transliteration of Tamil பொங்கல் (poṅkal), {{dbt|en|pongal}} Doublet of pongal Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Pongal
  1. A Hindu harvest festival of South India, particularly in the Tamil community, observed at the start of the month Tai (typically around January 14). Related terms: Mattu Pongal
    Sense id: en-Pongal-en-name-UGeTH2pi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Hinduism, Holidays

Alternative forms

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