Proto-South Dravidian : *gunḍ-
Meaning : heart
Tamil : kuṇṭi
Tamil meaning : heart, kidney, roe of fish
Tamil derivates : kuṇṭi-kkāy kidneys, heart
Malayalam : kuṇṭi-kkāyi
Malayalam meaning : cashew fruit without the nut, and other analogies (kidneys)
Kannada : guṇḍige
Kannada meaning : the heart, courage
Kannada derivates : guṇḍi-kāyi the heart (in a physical sense only)
Tulu : guṇḍigè
Tulu meaning : the breast, heart; bravery, courage
Tulu derivates : guṇḍe courage; guṇḍe-kāyi the heart
Number in DED : 1693