Proto-South Dravidian : *mur_-[uk-]
Meaning : to twist
Tamil : mur_ukku (mur_ukki-)
Tamil meaning : to twist (as a rope), twirl, spin (as a potter his wheel); n. twisting, turn or thread of screw, ball of thread
Tamil derivates : mur_uku (mur_uki-) to wriggle, twist
Malayalam : mur_ukuka
Malayalam meaning : to be twisted, be tight
Malayalam derivates : mur_ukal a twist; mur_ukku twining, twisting, writhing, a twisted cake; mur_ukkal writhing, spasms; mur_ukkuka to twist, twine, tighten; mur_iccu-kuttuka to wreath, plat; mur_iccu-kutti anything twisted
Kannada : mur_uku
Kannada meaning : to give a different shape (to the face), twist (it) out of its natural shape, distort (it), change the expression; n. distortion of the features
Kannada derivates : mur_ukisu to cause to appear distorted, distort or change (as the face or its features); (PBh.) mur_igu curve
Kodagu : mur- (muri-)
Kodagu meaning : to tighten (intr.)
Kodagu derivates : murɨk- (murɨki-) id. (tr.); murɨkɨ string which binds or tightens, rope round centre of drum by which its heads are tightened
Number in DED : 5012
