Proto-South Dravidian : *par-/*per_-
Meaning : rice
Tamil : parukkai, porukku
Tamil meaning : single grain of boiled rice
Tamil derivates : per_ukkal rice; poruku boiled rice
Notes : Two roots?
Number in DED : 3982
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