Proto-South Dravidian : *Saraḍ-
Meaning : thread, cord
Tamil : caraṭu
Tamil meaning : twisted thread, cord, twine, a necklet of plaited gold thread, gold, silver, or cotton thread, nose-ring of bullocks, chain as of mountains, row; stratagem, trick
Malayalam : caraṭu
Malayalam meaning : cord, string (esp. nuptial), bow-string, measuring line
Number in DED : 2356
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