ghauts
/ɡɔts/
noun
- A series of steps leading down to a river or body of water, especially in India, used for bathing or religious ceremonies.
- The ancient stone ghats were worn smooth by centuries of footsteps.
- We walked down the steep ghats to reach the riverbank.
- Every morning, pilgrims gather at the ghats of the Ganges to perform their rituals.
- A mountain pass or range, especially in India (often used in the plural form 'ghauts' to refer to the Eastern or Western Ghats).
- The train wound through the ghauts, offering stunning views of the valleys below.
- The Western Ghats are known for their rich biodiversity and lush forests.
- Travelers crossed the ghauts to reach the coastal plains.