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Vocabulary Entry
ganges
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A major river in India, known for its religious significance and as a source of water for millions.
Example Sentences
"The Ganges is considered sacred by Hindus."
"Many pilgrims travel to the banks of the Ganges for spiritual rituals."
"The Ganges flows through several states in India before emptying into the Bay of Bengal."
V
verb
To purify or cleanse, often in a spiritual or ceremonial context.
Example Sentences
"The priest ganges the sacred water before performing the ritual."
"People believe that when you ganges yourself in the Ganges, you wash away sins."
"They ganged the altar with flowers and holy items."