Proto-South Dravidian :
Tamil : cuṇṭu (cuṇṭi-)
Tamil meaning : to shoot with the thumb and finger (as a marble), flip a coin, tap with the thumb or finger, jerk (as reins), draw out an elastic body and let it recoil with a jerk; n. jerking, flipping
Tamil derivates : cuṇṭu-vil toy bow for shooting stones or pellets
Malayalam : cuṇṭu-villu
Malayalam meaning : a crossbow
Number in DED : 2663
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