Sanskrit · noun · Everyday Life

Diyaasalai

दियासलाई

also written: Diasalai

Meaning

A matchstick; matches for making fire.

Literally: Lamp-stick.

Usage & notes

Everyday word; compound of 'diya' (lamp) + 'salai' (stick), the older word for matches.

Related words

A matchbox or matchstick.

Light, radiance, brilliant shining.

Fire.