Definition of VIRAMA

virama

Plural: virama, viramas

Noun

  • A diacritic used in most writing systems of the Indian subcontinent to signify the lack of an inherent vowel.
  • A sign which serves the same purpose in any writing system.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit विराम (virāma, “stop”).

Synonyms

halant, killer, vowel killer

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