Proto-South Dravidian : *mut-
Meaning : pearl; tear, drop
Tamil : muttu
Tamil meaning : pearl, tear, castor-bean, oil-seed (as castor, rape etc.), succulent seed of pomegranate, a goldsmith's weight, seeds or shells, etc., used in games, that which is excellent or praiseworthy
Tamil derivates : muttam pearl, castor-bean, a superior quality of emerald; (?) muruntu pearl
Malayalam : muttu
Malayalam meaning : pearl kernel (cf. muru oyster)
Kannada : muttu, mutya
Kannada meaning : pearl
Kodagu : muttɨ
Kodagu meaning : pearl
Tulu : muttu
Tulu meaning : pearl, a drop
Number in DED : 4959
