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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The sandgrouse. dated
2. 2
   Alternative form of ganja. alt-of, alternative, uncountable

Proper Noun

1. 1
   The river Ganges, especially as a deity. India
2. 2
   A female given name from Sanskrit. India

Synonyms

All synonyms

gangesganges

Etymology

Etymology 1

From French ganga, from Catalan ganga.

Etymology 2

Transliteration of Hindi गंगा (gaṅgā) or Sanskrit गङ्गा (gaṅgā). Doublet of Ganges.

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