Proto-South Dravidian : *kaṇik-
Meaning : stick; stalk
Kannada : kaṇike, kaṇuku
Kannada meaning : stalk of the great millet when deprived of its ear
Kannada derivates : kaṇḍike a stalk or stem
Tulu : kaṇakụ
Tulu meaning : fuel, firewood
Number in DED : 1165
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