Proto-South Dravidian : *kaḍ-i-
Meaning : to cut
Tamil : kaṭi (-v-, -nt-)
Tamil meaning : to cut away
Tamil derivates : (-pp-, -tt-) to cut into pieces; kaṭikai piece cut off
Malayalam : kaṭiyuka
Malayalam meaning : to clear bamboos from thorns
Kannada : kaḍi
Kannada meaning : to cut, chop, fell, cut off, dig (as well, ditch)
Kannada derivates : kaḍi, kaḍita, kaḍa, kaḍata, kaḍuku cutting, a cut, portion cut off, chip, bit; kaḍiyuvike cutting; kaḍisu, kaḍiyisu to cause to cut; (PBh.) kaḍitale sword
Tulu : kaḍiyuni
Tulu meaning : to be cut in two
Tulu derivates : kaḍi small fragment, bit; kaḍpuni, kaḍụpuni to cut, fell; kaḍdāṭa cutting, fighting; kaḍụta, gaḍi a cut, incision; (B-K.) kaḍtale a long-edged sword
Number in DED : 1125
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