Proto-South Dravidian : *nēm[b]-
Meaning : to winnow
Tamil : nēmpu (nēmpi-)
Tamil meaning : to winnow
Tamil derivates : nōmpu (nōmpi-) to separate by winnowing (as stones from rice); (?) nāvu (nāvi-) to winnow and clear grain from stones
Malayalam : nēmpuka
Malayalam meaning : to winnow rice grain
Malayalam derivates : (?) nāvuka to cleanse rice from stones
Notes : While Tamil nōmpu can be considered dialectal (assim. to the following labial), Tam./Mal. nāvu is probably not related here.
Number in DED : 3769
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