aghori
|a-gho-ri|
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/əˈɡɔːri/
unconventional ascetic
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aghori' originates from Sanskrit, specifically the word 'aghora', where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'ghora' meant 'terrible or frightening'.
Historical Evolution
'aghora' transformed into the Hindi word 'aghori', and eventually became the modern English word 'aghori'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not terrible', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a sect known for its extreme practices.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of a Hindu sect known for their unconventional practices, often associated with asceticism and rituals involving cremation grounds.
The aghori was meditating near the riverbank.
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Last updated: 2025/05/31 09:21