Proto-South Dravidian : *Iṇ-ai-
Meaning : to join, unite
Tamil : iṇai (-v-, -nt-)
Tamil meaning : to join, unite (intr.), agree, be suited, be like, resemble
Tamil derivates : (-pp-, -tt-) to join (tr.), tie (as a garland); n. union, likeness, pair, couple; iṇaippu union, equality; iṇaŋku (iṇaŋki-) to consent, comply with; n. union, friendship, fit mate; iṇaŋki girl's companion; iṇaŋkan_ friend; iṇaŋkal consent; iṇaŋkar match, comparison; iṇakku (iṇakki-) to cause to agree, unite, connect, fit; n. union, comparison, match; iṇakkam fitting well together, fitness, friendship, agreement; ? eḷḷu (eḷḷi-) to equal
Malayalam : iṇa
Malayalam meaning : pair, couple, mate, companion, union
Malayalam derivates : iṇayuka to agree well, suit; iṇekka to unite, couple, be equal; iṇakkam concord, union, submission; iṇakku agreement; iṇaŋŋuka to agree, make peace, grow tame; iṇakkuka to pacify, tame; iṇaŋŋu relationship, those of the same caste; iṇaŋŋan kinsman; fem. iṇaŋŋatti
Kannada : eṇe, eṇa
Kannada meaning : a couple, pair, connexion, adjustment, equality, similarity, a match
Kodagu : ëṇe
Kodagu meaning : double (ëṇe makka twins; ëṇe bāḷe double plantain)
Kodagu derivates : ëṇe āḍ- (snakes) mate
Tulu : inè, iṇè
Tulu meaning : a couple, pair, companion, mate
Number in DED : 0457
