Proto-South Dravidian : *manḍ-
Meaning : close together
Tamil : maṇṭu (maṇṭi-)
Tamil meaning : to be close together, crowded, pressed, throng, abound, move swiftly, grow vehement, increase, become excessive, be fascinated, charmed, engrossed, thrust in, press upon, close in, attack; n. pressing, thronging, plenty, abundance
Tamil derivates : maṭu (-pp-, -tt-) to gore, pierce, thrust, unite, join; maṭai clasp as of ornament, joint as in a spear, nail, rivet
Malayalam : maṇṭuka
Malayalam meaning : to run, run to escape, flee
Malayalam derivates : maṇṭikka to cause to run
Kannada : maḍu
Kannada meaning : to put firmly together, join closely
Kannada derivates : maḍuha joining closely together
Number in DED : 4681
