Proto-South Dravidian : *nig-
Meaning : to shine, glow
Tamil : nikar (-pp-, -tt-; nikari-)
Tamil meaning : to shine, be visible; n. lustre, brightness, splendour
Tamil derivates : nikaẓ (-pp-, -tt-) to shine; niku-nikuv-en_al expr. signifying the glittering of an object
Kannada : niga, nigi
Kannada meaning : glow
Kannada derivates : niga niga, nigi nigi very glowingly or brightly; negaẓ to become manifest, notorious, well-known, famous, shine, appear; negaẓcu to make well-known, praise, make oneself renowned, cause oneself to appear, shine; negaẓte fame, notoriety, accomplishment; nege to be purified, become clear, shine
Tulu : nigāsụ
Tulu meaning : glitter, shining
Notes : Expressive (Kan. niga is irregular in all cases).
Number in DED : 3659
