2. yAva mf( I )n. ( fr. 3. yava , of which it is also the Vṛddhi form in comp. ) relating to or consisting of or prepared from barley, KātyŚr.
3. yAva m. lac or the red dye prepared from the cochineal insect, Naiṣ.
yAva a. Relating to, consisting of ( pb ) or prepared from barley. — vaH 1 Food prepared from barley. 2 Lac, red dye.