Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ghanta

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.51 in modern English

Syllables: ghan-ta
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A type of bell, usually constructed of brass, used in Hindu rituals.

Example Sentences

"The abhisheka of the ghanta, or bell, is the fourth abhisheka of the vase. Presenting the student with the ghanta signifies that he is not only concerned with personal realization but is also willing to proclaim the teachings for the benefit of others."
"The ghantas are hand bells and represent the wisdom the practitioner is attempting to cultivate."
"The ritual hand-bell or ghanta represents the feminine principle of the 'Perfection of Wisdom' (Skt. prajna-paramita), which directly realizes emptiness."

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi घंटा (ghaṇṭā).

Origin

Source language: Hindi

Word Breakdown

Root: घंटा

Inflected Forms

ghantas (plural)

Questions

What does ghanta mean?: A type of bell, usually constructed of brass, used in Hindu rituals.
Where does ghanta come from?: It is traced to Hindi.

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