Proto-Dravidian : *ar[V]-
Meaning : to climb
Proto-North Dravidian : *ar-g- Notes : A NDR-only root; the tentative match with Tulu arumbu is possible, but hard to accept because of different suffixation and the isolated character of the word in Tulu. Phonetically the NDR form is also a good match for *arú- 'to approach', but the semantics raises certain doubts. // Present in 2/6 branches.