Where does “పసుపుపచ్చ” come from?
పసుపుపచ్చ (Telugu) comes from Telugu పసుపు, from Proto-Dravidian *pac- — green, yellow.
పసుపుపచ్చ (Telugu): yellow (color)
Definitions
- yellow (color)
Ancestry of “పసుపుపచ్చ”, step by step
పసుపుపచ్చ traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Telugu పసుపు
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Telugu | పసుపు | Indian saffron or turmeric; yellow color of... |
| 2 | Proto-Dravidian | *pac- | green, yellow |
via Telugu పచ్చ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Telugu | పచ్చ | Literally, leaf colour. Green, yellowish green,... |