chandala

English

Alternative forms

• chandal

Etymology

Sanskrit चण्डाल (caṇḍāla) or चाण्डाल (cāṇḍāla)

Noun

chandala (plural chandalas)

1. (India) A person involved in the disposal of corpses, traditionally a lower-caste Hindu and considered untouchable.

Anagrams

• chana dal