that which carries (or causes to carry) away, i.e. a current, torrent, flow; only in combination with udaka˚; a flood of water AN.i.178; Vin.i.32; Mil.176.

fr. vāheti

flow of water; a water course, a water channel

one who has a son or daughter to give in marriage

adjective carrying or driving away Thag.758.

fr. pa + vah

…flowing w. Ja.vi.162.

• -vāhaka rise or swelling (lit. carrying or pulling along (of water) overflowing, flood AN.i.178. *…