What does "elephanta" mean?

A strong southerly or southeasterly wind that blows on the Malabar coast of India during the months of September and October and marks the onset of the southwest monsoon.

What is a synonym for "elephanta"?

Common synonyms include: gharapuri.

Elephanta

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Noun

1
A strong southerly or southeasterly wind that blows on the Malabar coast of India during the months of September and October and marks the onset of the southwest monsoon.

Proper Noun

1
An island in Mumbai Harbour, India.

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gharapuri

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"There are five World Heritage Sites in Maharashtra: Ellora Caves, Ajanta Caves, Elephanta caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and the Western Ghats."

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