Proto-South Dravidian : *kàl-
Meaning : mark, scar
Malayalam : kala
Malayalam meaning : mark as of small-pox, scar, mole
Kannada : kale, kali
Kannada meaning : scar of an old wound, mark of small-pox, stain of mud, oil, etc.
Kodagu : kale
Kodagu meaning : scar, white spot on nail
Tulu : kalè
Tulu meaning : scar, mark, blemish, stain
Number in DED : 1313
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