Proto-South Dravidian : *par-up-
Meaning : peas, split pulse
Tamil : paruppu
Tamil meaning : soft or inner kernel of beans, almonds, etc., kernel of Cajanus indicus (dal)
Malayalam : parippu
Malayalam meaning : peas, pulse skinned in water, halved and dried; kernel of corn
Kannada : pappu
Kannada meaning : split pulse of any kind, split almonds, etc.
Number in DED : 3978
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