Proto-South Dravidian : *kāmb-
Meaning : stalk, handle
Tamil : kāmpu
Tamil meaning : flower-stalk, flowering branch, handle, shaft, haft
Malayalam : kāmpu
Malayalam meaning : stem, stalk, stick of umbrella
Kannada : kāmu, kāvu
Kannada meaning : stalk, culm, stem, handle
Number in DED : 1454
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