Proto-South Dravidian : *čaḍ-
Meaning : weary; thin, lean
Tamil : caṭai (-v-, -nt-)
Tamil meaning : to become weary, dispirited, be stunted in growth (as trees, plants)
Tamil derivates : caṭaivu wearisomeness, depression of spirits, dejection
Malayalam : caṭekka
Malayalam meaning : to grow thin, lean, weak
Tulu : caḍpu
Tulu meaning : leanness, thinness
Number in DED : 2301
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