Proto-South Dravidian : *kar-
Meaning : great, strong
Tamil : karumai
Tamil meaning : strength, greatness
Malayalam : karu, kar_u
Malayalam meaning : stout, hard
Malayalam derivates : karuma hardness, strength of a man; karuman one who is strong and able; karumana valour, etc.; karuttu strength, vigour, power; fortitude, courage; karuttan a strong man, powerful person
Kannada : kara, karu
Kannada meaning : greatness, abundance, power
Number in DED : 1287
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