Ganges
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Name — A major river flowing through India and Bangladesh, considered sacred in Hinduism.
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Etymology
Via Latin and Greek from Sanskrit gáṅgā, meaning roughly "swift-goer".
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What does “Ganges” mean?
The word “Ganges” means a major river flowing through India and Bangladesh, considered sacred in Hinduism. In plain terms, one of the most important rivers in South Asia, sacred to Hindus.
How do you pronounce “Ganges”?
“Ganges” is pronounced GAND-zheez (/ˈɡænd͡ʒiz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ganges” in a sentence?
Here is “Ganges” used in a sentence: “The Ganges begins in the Himalayas and flows all the way to the Bay of Bengal.”
What part of speech is “Ganges”?
“Ganges” is a name.
Where does the word “Ganges” come from?
The word “Ganges” comes from Latin. Via Latin and Greek from Sanskrit gáṅgā, meaning roughly "swift-goer".