Proto-South Dravidian : *ō-
Meaning : to be glad, to love
Tamil : uka (-pp-, -nt-)
Tamil meaning : to be glad, pleased, desire, hanker after
Tamil derivates : ukappu pleasure, joy, favourite resort, wish, choice; ukavai joy, happiness; uva (-pp-, -nt-) to be glad, rejoice, be pleased with, like, be pleasing; uvakai joy, gladness, love, desire; uvappu joy, delight, desire, wish; uvavu great pleasure, gladness; ōkai (< uvakai) delight, joy
Malayalam : uvakka
Malayalam meaning : to love; to exult
Malayalam derivates : uvappu gladness, love; uvavi inclination; upavi, ōvi, ōpi love; upavikka to love
Kannada : ō (ōt-)
Kannada meaning : to be attached to, love, be pleased with, be kind
Kannada derivates : ? ose to be delighted or joyful, be delightful, be suitable; osage joy, joyful occasion, festival
Number in DED : 0558
