Proto-South Dravidian : *nIr_-am
Meaning : colour; to shine
Tamil : nir_a (-pp-, -tt-)
Tamil meaning : to take on colour as fruits or leaves, deepen in colour, be distinguished, brilliant, be bright and fresh in appearance
Tamil derivates : nir_am colour, complexion, dye, tincture, quality, property, temper, nature, light, lustre, fame, reputation
Malayalam : nir_am
Malayalam meaning : colour, light, splendour
Malayalam derivates : nir_akka to shine
Number in DED : 3680
