Kalvar, Kālvār: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Kalvar means something in Hindi, Tamil. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Ambiguity: Although Kalvar has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Kalavara.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryKalvar in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) a caste amongst the Hindus who formerly used to deal in liquor; a wine merchant..—kalvar (कलवार) is alternatively transliterated as Kalavāra.
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Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconKālvār (கால்வார்) [kālvārttal] [kāl-vār] intransitive verb < idem. +. To sow seeds of akatti in a betel garden in the month of Āṭi; கொடிக்காலில் ஆடிமாதத்தில் அகத்திவிதையை ஊன்றுதல். [kodikkalil adimathathil agathivithaiyai unruthal.] Local usage
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kalvari, Kalvariyisu, Kalvarkoman, Kalvarukkai.
Ends with: Ikalvar, Maci-kalvar.
Full-text: Maci-kalvar, Kalavara.
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