Ilava

noun

Ila·​va
ə̇ˈlävə
variants or Ilavan
-vən
plural -s
1
: a large caste of cultivators in southern India
2
: a member of the Ilava caste

Word History

Etymology

Tamil & Malayalam ir̤avan

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“Ilava.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ilava. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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