South Dravidian etymology : Query result

Proto-South Dravidian : *viṇ-

Meaning : to swell; stout

Dravidian etymology: Dravidian etymology

Tamil : vimmu (vimmi-)

Tamil meaning : to swell, become enlarged, extend, expand, increase, be full, open as a flower; n. weight, burden

Tamil derivates : vimmal being puffed up or swollen, elation of spirits

Kannada : biṇ

Kannada meaning : stoutness, bigness, heaviness

Kannada derivates : biṇite ponderousness, strength, force; biṇṇitu, biṇmitu that which is stout, big, or heavy; biṇpu largeness, stoutness, heaviness, hugeness, gravity, dignity; biṇmida a stout, heavy, venerable man; bimmage, bimmane firmly, tightly, loudly, powerfully; bimmanisi a pregnant woman; bimmu largeness, greatness, pride

Tulu : bimmagè, bimmanè

Tulu meaning : tightly, firmly

Notes : In Tamil probably *viṇumu > *viṇmu > vimmu, contracted with suffix -(u)m-, as in por-umu 'to swell'.

Number in DED : 5397

Proto-South Dravidian : *vIral

Meaning : finger

Dravidian etymology: Dravidian etymology

Tamil : viral

Tamil meaning : finger, toe; finger's breadth

Tamil derivates : (Koll.) veraṭṭi finger

Malayalam : viral

Malayalam meaning : finger, toe; inch

Kannada : beral, beraḷ

Kannada meaning : finger, toe; tip of an elephant's trunk

Kodagu : bera

Kodagu meaning : finger, toe

Tulu : birelụ, berelụ, (B-K also) pirelụ

Tulu meaning : finger, toe

Proto-Nilgiri : *verl

Miscellaneous : KOR (O) berolu, (M) berlɨ finger

Notes : Unclear vocalism in Tulu.

Number in DED : 5409

Proto-South Dravidian : *vir-i-

Meaning : to expand; to loosen

Dravidian etymology: Dravidian etymology

Tamil : viri (-v-, -nt-)

Tamil meaning : to expand, spread out, open, unfold, be loosened, split, crack, burst asunder

Tamil derivates : (-pp-, -tt-) to cause to expand, unfold, untie, loosen; n. expanse, fullness; virical split, crack, rent; virippu spreading, opening out; viriyal expanse, blossoming, wreath of flowers; virivu expansion, breadth, width, split, crack

Malayalam : viriyuka

Malayalam meaning : to expand, open, blow (of flowers), be hatched

Malayalam derivates : viri what is expanded, veil, awning; viriccal split, gap, hatching; virivu expansion, breadth; virikka to expand (tr.), spread, hatch; virittuka to open; virippu bedding

Kannada : biri

Kannada meaning : to burst open, be rent asunder, expand, open, blossom; n. bursting, opening, fissure, crack

Kannada derivates : are-viri, are-biri to be half-opened (as a flower)

Proto-Nilgiri : *vir-ĭ-

Number in DED : 5411

Proto-South Dravidian : *vIr-/*vir-

Meaning : swift; haste

Tamil : virai (-pp-, -nt-)

Tamil meaning : to be speedy, swift, rapid, hurry, hasten, be intent, eager, be perturbed, disturbed in mind

Tamil derivates : viraivu swiftness, celerity, dispatch

Malayalam : virayuka

Malayalam meaning : to be eager, make haste

Malayalam derivates : viravu speed, haste

Kannada : beragu

Kannada meaning : haste, speed, expedition, importunity, impertinence, rudeness

Kodagu : beria

Kodagu meaning : quickly, soon

Tulu : birsụ

Tulu meaning : velocity

Proto-Nilgiri : *ver- (*p-)

Number in DED : 5417

Proto-South Dravidian : *vir-/vIra-

Meaning : to join, mix

Dravidian etymology: Dravidian etymology

Tamil : viracu (viraci-)

Tamil meaning : to crowd together, join, unite (intr.)

Tamil derivates : virā̆vu (virā̆vi-) to mix, mingle, join, unite, approach, draw near, be united, joined, be mingled, mixed; cultivate friendship, keep company; n. mixture; viraval mixing, mixture

Malayalam : virakuka, virakkuka

Malayalam meaning : to mix

Kannada : berasu, berisu

Kannada meaning : to mingle together, mix, unite, join; be mixed, be united with

Kannada derivates : berasuha mingling, etc.; berake, berike state of being united, mixed, or mingled, union, mixture, combination; bere to be joined or united, join, be mingled or mixed, associate with

Tulu : birā̆vuni, birasuni, berasuni

Tulu meaning : to mix, mingle, compound

Tulu derivates : beravuni to be mixed, mingled; birakè, berakè mixture, compound; berasụ admixture

Number in DED : 5407

Proto-South Dravidian : *virnd-

Meaning : feast

Dravidian etymology: Dravidian etymology

Tamil : viruntu

Tamil meaning : feast, banquet, guest, newcomer, newness, freshness

Tamil derivates : viruntin_an_ newcomer, guest; pl. viruntin_ar, viruntar

Malayalam : virunnu

Malayalam meaning : entertainment, feast, number of guests, visit

Malayalam derivates : virunnan guest, newcomer

Kannada : birdu, biddu

Kannada meaning : banquet, feasting, meal

Kannada derivates : birdaṇa, biddaṇa, biddana, biddina invitation to dinner, banquet, feasting, meal; biddina, bidduna guest, relative by marriage; (K2) birdina guest

Tulu : binne

Tulu meaning : kinsman, relative, guest

Proto-Nilgiri : *vi[r]d

Miscellaneous : BEL (LSB 2.2) burde relative; KOR (O) birdɨ marriage; binnerɨ guests

Notes : Koraga binnerɨ is probably borrowed from Tulu, considering that both forms are fixed in the same dialect.

Number in DED : 5415

Proto-South Dravidian : *virud-

Meaning : honour; valour

Tamil : virutu

Tamil meaning : title, banner, trophy, badge of victory, pedigree, genealogy

Malayalam : virutu

Malayalam meaning : valour, prize gained by conquest, trophy, blazon, family device

Malayalam derivates : virutan an accomplished warrior

Kannada : biridu, biruda, birudu

Kannada meaning : panegyric, praise, an honorary distinctive mark, badge of honour, distinction, developed power, valour

Kannada derivates : birida man of distinction, etc.

Tulu : birdụ, birdoligè

Tulu meaning : badge of honour, show, display, prestige

Notes : The root possibly borrowed from Skt.

Number in DED : 5414

Proto-South Dravidian : *vIr_ag-

Meaning : firewood

Dravidian etymology: Dravidian etymology

Tamil : vir_aku

Tamil meaning : firewood, fuel, sacrificial fuel

Tamil derivates : virāy fuel, firewood

Malayalam : vir_uku

Malayalam meaning : firewood

Tulu : bejakirè

Tulu meaning : dried leaves used as fuel

Tulu derivates : biriñji slender piece of firewood

Proto-Nilgiri : *vIr_g

Miscellaneous : KOR (O, T; LSB 12.8) biji firewood

Notes : Mal. vir_uku is somewhat strange, since the suffixal vowel is supposed to be strong (*vir_aku should be expected).

Number in DED : 5440

Proto-South Dravidian : *vir_-/*vĕr_-i-/*vIr_-

Meaning : dense; firm

Dravidian etymology: Dravidian etymology

Tamil : vir_a (-pp-, -nt-)

Tamil meaning : to be dense, close, be intense, abound, increase, conquer

Tamil derivates : vir_appu crowdedness, density, intensity, increase, strength, victory; vir_al victory, strength; vir_ai (-v-, -nt-) to shiver (as from cold); (-pp-, -tt-) to grow stiff as from cold, become numb, shiver as from cold; vir_aippu numbness, stiffness, shivering; ver_i (-pp-, -tt-) to stand stiff, stand on end as hair; mir_ai (-pp-, -tt-) to become stiff, as a limb

Malayalam : vir_akka

Malayalam meaning : to become stiff as from cold

Malayalam derivates : vir_anna inflexible; vir_akkam repugnance; vir_a tremor; vir_ekka to shiver, tremble

Kannada : bir_asa, bir_asu, bir_isu, bir_usu, bir_u

Kannada meaning : hardness, firmness, roughness, rudeness, vehemence, swiftness

Kannada derivates : bir_i firmness, etc., tightness, fastening as a door; bir_u to become stiff; bir_ubu, bir_uvu, bir_uhu hardness, firmness, vehemence, etc.; ber_e to become firm or stiff as from cold, wind, rain, death, etc.

Tulu : bir-gāḷi

Tulu meaning : tempest

Tulu derivates : birsụ hard, stiff, rough

Proto-Nilgiri : *vIr_-äv-

Number in DED : 5439

Proto-South Dravidian : *vir_-/*vIr_-

Meaning : bewildered

Tamil : vir_ai (-pp-, -tt-)

Tamil meaning : to become bewildered

Tamil derivates : vir_aippu bewilderment; vir_umi (-pp-, -tt-) to be dazed or bewildered; vir_umai bewilderment

Kannada : bir_u

Kannada meaning : to be astounded

Kannada derivates : ber_agu amazement, astonishment, alarm, wandering or confusion of mind

Tulu : beragụ

Tulu meaning : wonder, amazement

Tulu derivates : beraguni to be amazed, astonished

Proto-Nilgiri : *vIr_-äk (*-r-)

Number in DED : 5443

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