Lavha, Lavhā: 2 definitions

Introduction:

Lavha means something in Marathi. 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.

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Marathi-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionary

lavhā (लव्हा).—m (lava or lavā S) A rush-like grass. It grows to the height of four feet, and is commonly found on the mud banks of mōḍhē and of salt creeks. Used for thatching, and mats &c. are made of it. Set down by some botanists as Cyperus rotundus.

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lavhā (लव्हा) [or लवा, lavā].—m Rock quail, Colurnix Argoondal. Sykes.

Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-English

lavhā (लव्हा).—m A rush-like grass; rock quail.

context information

Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.

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