Tamil · Food & Drink

பால்

paal

Milk

Beginnernoun

Definition

A white drink; paal also flavors sweet payasam.

Example

குழந்தை இரவில் பால் குடிக்கும்.

The child drinks milk at night.

Etymology

'பால்' (paal) is derived from ancient Tamil and has been used historically to denote milk across various Dravidian languages. Its importance is underscored in both nutrition and culture.

How & Where It’s Used

'பால்' (paal) is a key term used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in discussions regarding food and health. It is often found in many traditional recipes.

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