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Definition of gandaki
gandaki
/ɡʌnˈdɑːki/
Gan · da · ki
gandaki Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A province in western Nepal, named after the eponymous river, known for its extensive Himalayan geography and tourism hub in Pokhara.
Example
"Mountaineers traveling to the Annapurna Base Camp usually start their journey in Gandaki Province."
2
A major trans-boundary river in Nepal and India, also known as the Narayani or Gandak, which flows through the Himalayas and serves as a major left-bank tributary of the Ganges.
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Gandaki' (गण्डकी). It is traditionally associated with the Gandaka (rhinoceros) native to the region, and the river is historically famous for the sacred Shaligram stones found in its riverbed.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gandaki. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gandaki