Where does “இலைக்கறி” come from?
இலைக்கறி (Tamil) comes from Tamil இலை, from Old Tamil 𑀇𑀮𑁃, from Proto-Dravidian *elay.
இலைக்கறி (Tamil): herbs or leaves prepared for food; greens
Definitions
- herbs or leaves prepared for food; greens
Ancestry of “இலைக்கறி”, step by step
இலைக்கறி traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Tamil இலை
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamil | இலை | leaf; betel leaf |
| 2 | Old Tamil | 𑀇𑀮𑁃 | leaf |
| 3 | Proto-Dravidian | *elay | — |
via Tamil கறி
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamil | கறி | curry; thick sauce; meat |