Proto-South Dravidian : *kār_-ai
Meaning : a k. of collar
Tamil : kār_ai
Tamil meaning : gold or silver collar, necklet for women and children
Malayalam : kār_a
Malayalam meaning : collar of gold or silver worn by Māpḷichis and fisherwomen; a kind of silver or gold neck-ring worn by boys of higher castes in Palghat
Tulu : kārè
Tulu meaning : a kind of necklace or collar
Number in DED : 1506
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