Proto-South Dravidian : *nal-i-
Meaning : to dance
Kannada : nali
Kannada meaning : (Nanj. Hav.) to dance
Kannada derivates : (PBh.) naliyutt(e) dancing with delight
Kodagu : nali- (naliv-, naliñj-)
Kodagu meaning : to play (in songs)
Tulu : nalipuni
Tulu meaning : to dance, leap
Tulu derivates : nalikè dancing, jumping
Notes : Toda nās_- can point towards an original long vowel.
Number in DED : 3612
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