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Definition of ponnaiyar
ponnaiyar
/pɒˈnaɪ.ɑːr/
pon · nai · yar
ponnaiyar Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in southern India that originates in the Nandi Hills of Karnataka and flows southeast through Tamil Nadu before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
Word Nuance & Usage
Often referred to as the South Pennar River in English geographical contexts to distinguish it from the separate North Pennar River.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ponnaiyar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ponnaiyar