Reconstruction:Proto-Dravidian/miHn

This Proto-Dravidian entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Dravidian

Etymology

    Related to *min- (“to twinkle, shine”). Compare *mīn (“fish”).

    Noun

    *miHn

    1. star
      Synonym: *cukkV

    Descendants

    • Old Tamil: 𑀫𑀻𑀷𑁆 (mīṉ)
      • Malayalam: മീൻ (mīṉ)
      • Tamil: மீன் (mīṉ)

    References

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