Plural form; multiple people whose profession is washing clothes for others in South Asian communities.
From Hindi dhobi + English plural -s, via the variant spelling dhobie. See dhobie for full etymology.
A 'dhobi ghat' (washing area) is a fascinating sight in Indian cities—dozens of dhobies working in organized sections with soap and stones, creating what's essentially an open-air industrial laundry.
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