Proto-South Dravidian : *ōŋ-
Meaning : to grow, rise, lift up
Tamil : ōŋku (ōŋki-)
Tamil meaning : to grow, rise high (as a tree), ascend (as a flame), be lofty, spread, be exalted, dignified, increase in wealth or renown; lift up, raise (as arm, weapon, pestle)
Tamil derivates : ōŋkal height, rising, mountain, mound; ōkku (ōkki-) to raise, lift up, cause to rise; ōkkam height, increase, bigness; ōccam eminence; ōccal height, elevation; ōccu (ōcci-) to raise in order to strike; ōppu (ōppi-) to raise
Malayalam : ōŋŋuka
Malayalam meaning : to lift up (as hand), prepare to strike, aim at
Malayalam derivates : ōŋŋal threat; ōccuka to raise; ōppuka to raise, lift
Kannada : ōga
Kannada meaning : pride
Number in DED : 1033
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