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Definition of gandaki

gandaki

/ɡʌnˈdɑːki/
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gandaki Lexical Profile

• 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.

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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.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gandaki. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gandaki
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