Sanskrit ulkā́ (14)
Monier-Williams’ A Sanskrit-English Dictionary says Sanskrit word ulkā́ denotes “a fiery phenomenon in the sky, a meteor, fire falling from heaven, a firebrand, dry grass, set on fire, and a torch.” He also says ulkā́ is derived from the root ush, meaning “to burn and burn down.” However, it traces its origin to the Tamil root ulai through the transformation of ul > ulai > ulkā́. The following words, related to Sanskrit ulkā́, also originate from Tamil ulai.
[Note: The root ush is also related to Tamil ul. See the root 27. uṇṇam.]
ulkā́-jihva, “fire-tongued.” ulkā́-dhārin, “a torch-bearer.” ulkā́-nirhata, “struck down by a fiery meteor.” ulkā́-mālin, “wearing a wreath of firebrands.” ulkā́-mukha, “fire-mouthed.” ulkī, “a fox.” ulkushī, “a brilliant phenomenon in the sky, a meteor; a firebrand.” ulkushī-mat, “accompanied by fiery phenomena.” ulkushy-ànta, “taking place at the end or after a fiery phenomenon.” ulmuka and ulmukam, “a firebrand, a piece of burning charcoal used for kindling a fire.” ulmuka-mathyā, “to be produced out of a firebrand (as fire).” ulmukyā, coming from or produced out of a firebrand (as fire).”