Proto-South Dravidian : *ńel-i-
Meaning : to rub one stick on another
Tamil : ñeli (-v-, -nt-)
Tamil meaning : to rub one stick on another for producing fire by friction, rub, grate (as bamboos); n. grating bamboo
Tamil derivates : ñeli-kōl piece of wood for producing fire by friction
Number in DED : 2930