Proto-South Dravidian : *taV-
Meaning : hole in a plank; gimlet
Tamil : tamar
Tamil meaning : hole in a plank, commonly bored or cut; gimlet, spring awl, boring instrument
Tamil derivates : tavar (-v-, -nt-) to bore a hole; n. hole in a board
Malayalam : tamar
Malayalam meaning : hole made by a gimlet; a borer, gimlet, drill
Tulu : tamirù£
Tulu meaning : gimlet
Number in DED : 3078
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