Proto-South Dravidian : *onḍ-
Meaning : to take shelter
Tamil : oṇṭu (oṇṭi-)
Tamil meaning : to take shelter, conceal oneself (as a person to shoot game), lurk (as an animal for prey)
Tamil derivates : oṭṭu (oṭṭi-) to play the eavesdropper, lurk, lie in ambush
Miscellaneous : IRU oṇḍal shed, shelter, hiding-place
Number in DED : 0969
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