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gandak

/ɡʌnˈdɑːk/
gan · dak
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gandak Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in Nepal and northern India that flows southward from the Himalayas and serves as a significant left-bank tributary of the Ganges.

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Word Nuance & Usage

In geographical contexts, it is often referred to as the Gandaki, and the segment of the river flowing within Nepal is commonly known as the Narayani.

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• Nearby Words

gambia
game
gan river
gandak
gandaki
gandaria
gander

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180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gandak. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gandak
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