South Dravidian etymology : Query result

Proto-South Dravidian : *pur-i-

Meaning : to curl, twist

Dravidian etymology: Dravidian etymology

Tamil : puri (-v-, -nt-)

Tamil meaning : to be twisted, curl, turn; n. cord, twine, rope, strand, twist (as of straw), curl, spiral, conch

Malayalam : puri

Malayalam meaning : twisting, string

Malayalam derivates : puriyuka to curl, twist

Kannada : puri

Kannada meaning : twisting, twist, twine, string

Tulu : puri

Tulu meaning : twining, twisting (as threads), coir yarn

Tulu derivates : puripu the twist as of a rope or cord

Number in DED : 4177

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