Malayalam edit

Etymology edit

Inherited from Proto-Dravidian *kapp-am. Cognate with Tamil கப்பம் (kappam).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /käpːɐm/
  • (file)

Noun edit

കപ്പം (kappaṁ)

  1. tax
  2. toll
  3. tribute in token of vassalage
  4. bribe

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