Proto-South Dravidian : *eṇk- (?)
Meaning : bear
Tamil : eṇku, elu, uḷiyam
Tamil meaning : a bear
Tamil derivates : iḷai Indian black bear
Malayalam : uḷiyam
Malayalam meaning : a bear
Notes : Two different roots?
Number in DED : 0857
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