ಹವ್ಯಕ

Kannada

Etymology

From Sanskrit हव्य (havyá, “oblation; ritual offering”) + -क (-ka, “-er”). Literally meaning "performer of havana rituals". Also compare ಹವೀಗ (havīga) and ಹೈಗ (haiga).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /hɐʋjɐkɐ/

Noun

ಹವ್ಯಕ • (havyaka)

1. a Havyaka; a member of the Brahmin community native to coastal Karnataka, historically engaged in priestly activities

Adjective

ಹವ್ಯಕ • (havyaka)

1. of or relating to the Havyakas or their language