What is the original word of Catamaran and its meaning?

The word "catamaran" comes from the Tamil word "kattu maram", which literally translates to "tied wood".

Here's a breakdown of the meaning:

* kattu (கட்டு): means "tied" or "bound"

* maram (மரம்): means "tree" or "wood"

Therefore, "kattu maram" describes a vessel made of logs tied together, which is the basic structure of a catamaran.