Proto-South Dravidian : *poruḷ-
Meaning : thing, property; fitness; goodness
Tamil : poruḷ
Tamil meaning : thing, matter, meaning (as of a word), true object or significance, property, riches, leadership
Tamil derivates : poruṭṭu cause, matter of importance; for the sake of; poruṇmai meaning, nature
Malayalam : poruḷ
Malayalam meaning : riches, meaning
Malayalam derivates : poruṭṭu cause; poruḷikka to mind, think of
Kannada : puruḷ
Kannada meaning : fitness, propriety, that is true or good, meaning (of a word), power, strength
Kannada derivates : puruḷi a notable, high position; poraḷ wealth (JA 19.143; c. A.D. 685)
Tulu : porlu
Tulu meaning : beauty, comeliness; beautiful, handsome, fine
Tulu derivates : porle a handsome man
Number in DED : 4544
