Proto-South Dravidian : *sarapaṇ-i
Meaning : a k. of chain
Tamil : carappaṇi
Tamil meaning : gold neck-chain inlaid with diamonds
Tamil derivates : carappaḷi id., gold necklet
Malayalam : sarappaḷi
Malayalam meaning : a gold chain of several rows round the neck
Kannada : sarapaṇi, sarapaḷi, sarpaḷi
Kannada meaning : a chain, a kind of collar or necklace
Tulu : sarapaḷi, sarapaṇi, sarpaḷi, sarapoḷi
Tulu meaning : a chain of any metal
Number in DED : 2358
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