Proto-South Dravidian : *kōl-
Meaning : beauty, form, figure
Tamil : kōlam
Tamil meaning : beauty, colour, form, shape, costume, attire as worn by actors, ornament
Malayalam : kōlam
Malayalam meaning : form, figure (chiefly of masks, dresses); idol, body, beauty
Kannada : kōla
Kannada meaning : ornament, decoration, form, figure (chiefly of masks, dresses, etc.)
Tulu : kōla
Tulu meaning : a devil-dance
Number in DED : 2240
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