noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A monastic or similar religious establishment in Hinduism and Jainism, usually more formal and hierarchical than an ashram. Hinduism, Jainism
2. 2
   head New-York-City, slang

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Sanskrit मठ (maṭha).

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Bengali মাথা (matha).

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