Proto-South Dravidian : *čap-
Meaning : bamboo
Tamil : capam, cavam
Tamil meaning : bamboo, Bambusa arundinacea (< Ka.?)
Kannada : capa
Kannada meaning : bamboo cane
Number in DED : 2330
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