Etymology[edit]
From ஆர்- (ār-) + -வம் (-vam).
Pronunciation[edit]
ஆர்வம் • (ārvam)
- affection, love
- desire
- hankering
- devotion
Related terms[edit]
References[edit]
- University of Madras (1924–1936) “ஆர்வம்”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press