Where does “गिंडी” come from?

गिंडी (Marathi) comes from Kannada ಗಿಂಡಿ, from Proto-Dravidian *kiṇṭV-.

गिंडी (Marathi): a metal water-vessel which is full-bellied, tapering into a narrow neck and small mouth. Commonly used to hold तीर्थोदक or holy water

Definitions

  1. a metal water-vessel which is full-bellied, tapering into a narrow neck and small mouth. Commonly used to hold तीर्थोदक or holy water

Ancestry of “गिंडी”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Kannadaಗಿಂಡಿpitcher pot, a spouted pot, lota. Usually made of bell metal. Traditionally used in households for holding water. Used for puja rituals also
2Proto-Dravidian*kiṇṭV-—
Every word from Proto-Dravidian *kiṇṭV- →Every word from Kannada ಗಿಂಡಿ →