= ಮಡಿವಳ.

a man who washes clothes, linens, etc., for hire; a laundryman; a washerman.

a man belonging to the caste the profession of the members of which is to wash clothes for fire.

the caste itself.

= ಮಡಿವಳ.

the fragrant grass Vetiveria zizanioides ( = Andropogon muricatus) of Poaceae family, from the roots of which a fragrant oil is extracted; cus-cus grass.

= ಮುಡಿವಾಳ.

the fragrant grass Vetiveria zizanioides ( = Andropogon muricatus) of Poaceae family, from the roots of which a fragrant oil is extracted; cus-cus grass.

an amount spent for some purpose; cost or charge.