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Chatra (noun) means an umbrella or parasol, especially one used in religious or ceremonial settings.

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An umbrella or parasol, especially one used in religious or ceremonial settings.

"CHATRA (UMBRELLA) In the Gupta period, Brahmins used a Chatra." — Anantray Jatashanker Rawal, Indian Society (1982)

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Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Came into English from Sanskrit छत्र (chatra), a variant of छत्त्र (chattra, “umbrella, parasol, chatra”); it is a doublet of chador and chatta.

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"chatra" (noun) means an umbrella or parasol, especially one used in religious or ceremonial settings.

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