Proto-South Dravidian : *paj-
Meaning : slowly, gently
Tamil : paiya
Tamil meaning : by degrees, slowly, gently
Tamil derivates : paya-ppaya slowly; (PN) pai gently; paipaya be gentle
Malayalam : payya
Malayalam meaning : gently, secretly
Tulu : payyana
Tulu meaning : gently, softly, quietly
Notes : Vowel length in Kota unclear.
Number in DED : 3945
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