Reconstruction:Proto-Dravidian/

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

Likely related to Proto-South Dravidian

Noun

*tū

  1. flesh, meat

Descendents

  • South Dravidian:
    • Tamil: தூ ()
    • Malayalam: തുവ (tuva​)
  • South-Central Dravidian:
    • Gondi: సవి (savi)
    • Koya: అవిఙ్ (aviŋ)
  • North Dravidian: