Proto-South Dravidian : *asa-
Meaning : to wash
Malayalam : ayavu
Malayalam meaning : washing
Malayalam derivates : ayavukāran, ayakan washerman
Kannada : asaga, agasa, agasiga
Kannada meaning : washerman
Notes : A very local root; possibly same as *asa- "stir, move, shake"?
Number in DED : 0036
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