Associations to the word «Ghats»

Wiktionary

GHAT, noun. (India) A descending path or stairway to a river; a ford or landing-place.
GHAT, noun. (India) A mountain range.
GHAT, noun. (India) A mountain pass.
GHAT, noun. (India) A burning-ghat.

Dictionary definition

GHAT, noun. Stairway in India leading down to a landing on the water.

Wise words

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