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Kannada

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A language of India

ISO 639-3
kan
Classification
Dravidian›Southern›Tamil-Kannada›Kannada
Autonym
ಕನ್ನಡ‎ (Kannaḍa)
Language Resources OLAC resources in and about Kannada
Alternate Names
Banglori, Canarese, Havyaka, Kanarese, “Madrassi” (pej.)
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