Proto-South Dravidian : *nIẓal-/*nīẓ-
Meaning : shadow
Tamil : niẓal, nīẓal
Tamil meaning : shade, shadow, reflection, lustre
Tamil derivates : niẓal (niẓalv-, niẓan_r_-) to cast shadow, give shelter, shine, be reflected; niẓali lustre, light; niẓar_r_u (niẓar_r_i-) to shed radiance, shade, protect; niẓar_u (niẓar_i-) to shine; nīẓai light, lustre
Malayalam : niẓal
Malayalam meaning : shadow, likeness
Malayalam derivates : niẓalikka to be reflected, appear faintly (as a tooth through the gums)
Kannada : neẓal, neraḷ, neḷḷu
Kannada meaning : shade, shadow, reflection
Kodagu : nëḷa
Kodagu meaning : shade, shadow
Tulu : nirelụ, irelụ
Tulu meaning : shade, shadow
Number in DED : 3679
