etymology of the word 'DRAVIDA"

Wed Oct 24 15:59:47 UTC 2012

To All,
         I would be benefitted if anybody can  enlighten me about the etymology of the word 'Dravida' as used in naming the race DRAVIDIAN.

 Thanking You                                          Yours faithfully
                         
                                                          ALAKENDU DAS
                                                        Post-Graduate,INDOLOGY

                                        
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