Proto-South Dravidian : *mēḍ-ai
Meaning : platform
Tamil : mēṭai
Tamil meaning : platform, raised floor, artificial mound, terraced house
Malayalam : mēṭa
Malayalam meaning : raised place, tower, upper story, palace
Number in DED : 4796
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