Where does “தேக்கு” come from?
தேக்கு (Tamil) comes from Proto-Dravidian *tēnkk- — teak.
தேக்கு (Tamil): teak, Tectona grandis; Areca nut palm; champak
Definitions
- teak, Tectona grandis; Areca nut palm; champak
Ancestry of “தேக்கு”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Dravidian | *tēnkk- | teak |