Proto-South Dravidian : *maḍ-maḍ-
Meaning : (expr.) gurgling
Tamil : maṭa-maṭ-en_al, maṭa-maṭav-en_al
Tamil meaning : onom. expr. signifying gurgling (as water), rattling, rustling
Tamil derivates : maṭamaṭa (-pp-, -tt-) to gurgle, rattle; maṭakku-maṭakk-en_al onom. expr. signifying gurgling of water in drinking
Number in DED : 4648