Proto-South Dravidian : *Ĩadur-
Meaning : ability, skill
Tamil : catur
Tamil meaning : ability, skill, dexterity; means, contrivance
Tamil derivates : catir ability, skill, dexterity; greatness, excellence; beauty, loveliness; catiri skilful woman
Malayalam : caturam
Malayalam meaning : dexterous, clever, lovely
Kannada : caduru, ceduru
Kannada meaning : cleverness
Tulu : cadupu
Tulu meaning : skill, ingenuity, cunning
Number in DED : 2327
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