Kalwar

noun

Kal·​war

(ˌ)kəlˈwȯ(ə)r

plural -s

: a member of a Hindu caste engaging in trade

Word History

Etymology

Hindi kalvār, literally, liquor seller, from Sanskrit kalyapāla, from kalya liquor + pāla guard, keeper

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