ghat

Meaning

Noun

A descending path or stairway to a river; a ford or landing-place.
A mountain range.
A mountain pass.
A steep ravine leading to the sea.
A burning-ghat.

Origin

From Hindi घाट ("pier"), from Sanskrit घट्ट ("a landing-place, steps on the side of a river leading to the waters"). Perhaps related to Telugu కట్ట.

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