Tamil · Nature & Environment
பனி
pani
Snow; mist; dew
Beginnernoun
Definition
Snow, frost, mist, or dew — the cold white family of words.
Example
ஊட்டியில் காலையில் பனி இருக்கும்.
In Ooty there is mist in the morning.
Etymology
The word 'பனி' (pani) originates from the Proto-Dravidian '*pani', meaning 'mist' or 'dew'. This term has evolved to denote various forms of precipitation.
How & Where It’s Used
'பனி' (pani) is used in both spoken and written Tamil across different registers. It relates to weather discussions and is frequent in literary descriptions.