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Kailash

kīläs′
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Kailash (name) means a sacred mountain in Tibet, regarded as holy in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and the Bon tradition. Example: “Pilgrims travel great distances to circle Mount Kailash.”

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A sacred mountain in Tibet, regarded as holy in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and the Bon tradition.
"Pilgrims travel great distances to circle Mount Kailash."
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Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit कैलास (kailāsa).

Origin: Sanskrit

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What does “Kailash” mean?
The word “Kailash” means a sacred mountain in Tibet, regarded as holy in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and the Bon tradition.
How do you pronounce “Kailash”?
“Kailash” is pronounced kīläs′.
How do you use “Kailash” in a sentence?
Here is “Kailash” used in a sentence: “Pilgrims travel great distances to circle Mount Kailash.”
What part of speech is “Kailash”?
“Kailash” is a name.

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