Proto-South Dravidian : *alag-
Meaning : blade
Tamil : alaku
Tamil meaning : blade of a weapon, or instrument, head of an arrow, weaver's stay or staff to adjust a warp
Tamil derivates : alakku roof laths, a pole with an iron hook to pluck fruits or leaves
Malayalam : alaku
Malayalam meaning : lath, splint, palm or bamboo leaf, weaver's staff, blade of sword, knife, or spear
Kannada : alagu, alugu
Kannada meaning : blade of a knife, sword, etc.
Number in DED : 0237
