Halwai in All languages combined

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Etymology: Borrowed from Hindi हलवाई (halvāī), from हलवा (halvā) + -ई (-ī). Cognate with halwa. Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|hi|हलवाई}} Borrowed from Hindi हलवाई (halvāī), {{compound|hi|हलवा|-ई}} हलवा (halvā) + -ई (-ī) Head templates: {{head|en|proper noun}} Halwai

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  "etymology_text": "Borrowed from Hindi हलवाई (halvāī), from हलवा (halvā) + -ई (-ī). Cognate with halwa.",
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        "A person who makes halva."
      ],
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        "(chiefly Indian) A person who makes halva."
      ]
    },
    {
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        "An Indian caste or community traditionally associated with confectionery and sweet-making."
      ],
      "id": "en-Halwai-en-name-a2EsfzVJ"
    }
  ],
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    "English proper nouns",
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    "English terms derived from Hindi",
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  ],
  "etymology_text": "Borrowed from Hindi हलवाई (halvāī), from हलवा (halvā) + -ई (-ī). Cognate with halwa.",
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      ],
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        "(chiefly Indian) A person who makes halva."
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    {
      "glosses": [
        "An Indian caste or community traditionally associated with confectionery and sweet-making."
      ]
    }
  ],
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"Halwai" meaning in All languages combined

Proper name [English]