ghat

/ɡɑt/
noun
  1. In South Asia, a set of steps leading down to a river or lake, often used for bathing or religious ceremonies.
    • The ancient stone ghat was crowded with pilgrims during the festival.
    • We walked down the ghat to the water's edge and watched the sunset.
    • Every morning, people gather at the ghat to pray and wash in the river.
  2. A mountain pass or range, especially in India (often used in place names like 'Western Ghats').
    • The Western Ghats are a mountain range along the west coast of India.
    • Many rare animals live in the forests of the Eastern Ghats.
    • The train climbed through the ghats, offering stunning views of the valleys below.
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