"halwai" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{head|en|noun}} halwai
  1. A caste of Vaishya Varna (community) with traditional primary occupation related to confectionery and sweet-making.
    Sense id: en-halwai-en-noun-itgGyjwX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 90 10
  2. (chiefly Indian) A person who makes halva.
    Sense id: en-halwai-en-noun-A6H9f1sb

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