Proto-South Dravidian : *kaḍ-
Meaning : intense, acute; to ache; to hasten
Tamil : kaṭu (-pp-, -tt-)
Tamil meaning : to throb and pain (as from sting, venomous bite, prick, toothache), ache (as from rheumatism, colic, dysentery, the leg from walking, head from carrying load, arm from writing), be too highly seasoned, pungent, be angry, indignant, wroth, move swiftly; n. bitterness, pungency, poison, astringency; severe, cruel, harsh, extreme
Tamil derivates : kaṭukkam speed; kaṭukken_al being hasty, passionate, peppery; kaṭukaṭu (-pp-, -tt-) to throb (as from the sting of a scorpion), be too highly seasoned, show signs of anger (as by sour looks, harsh words); kaṭukaṭuppu throbbing pain, excessive seasoning, sign of hot temper; kaṭukam pungency; kaṭuku (kaṭuki-) to move fast, blow hard as wind, increase; kaṭutt-ēr_u wasp, hornet; kaṭuppu throbbing pain, aching, wrath, speed; kaṭumai severity, harshness, ferocity, anger, heat, speed; kaṭi speed, swiftness, sharpness, keenness, pungency; kaṭicu asperity; kaṭai (-v-, -nt-) to increase, as the passion of love
Malayalam : kaṭu
Malayalam meaning : pungent, extreme, excessive, fierce, impetuous
Malayalam derivates : kaṭukuka to hasten; kaṭukam pungent; kaṭukka to grow hard, sharp, worse (as pain); kaṭuppam, kaṭuma pungency, harshness, bravery, strength of toddy, vinegar, etc.; kaṭuppu, kaṭukaṭuppu austerity; kaṭi extreme, sharp; kaṭayuka to pain; (Tiyya) kaṭaccilu pain
Kannada : kaḍu, kaṭṭa, kaṭṭu, kaḍi, kaḍadu, kaḍidu
Kannada meaning : intensity, vehemence, impetuosity, swiftness, abundance, greatness; greatly, swiftly
Kannada derivates : kaḍupu, kaḍipu, kaḍuhu, kaḍume force, vehemence, severity
Kodagu : kaḍɨpa
Kodagu meaning : quickness
Tulu : kaḍu
Tulu meaning : pungency, severity, excess; pungent, extreme, severe
Tulu derivates : kaḍdụ severity, rigour, harshness; kaḍpu excessive, beyond limit; kaḍuve hero, courageous man, clever man; kaḍụme pride, vanity, ostentation
Number in DED : 1135
