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gaj

gaj

1 9.9
A very large animal with a long trunk and big ears often in South Asia
  • noun
  • Indian
: elefante
  • In many Indian festivals, a decorated gaj leads the parade.

Examples

  • The children were excited to see a real gaj at the wildlife sanctuary.

  • The majestic gaj moved slowly through the dense jungle.

  • The gaj is a majestic animal in India.

  • I saw a gaj at the wildlife sanctuary.

  • In many Indian festivals, a decorated gaj leads the parade.

  • The majestic gaj moved slowly through the dense jungle.

  • The children were excited to see a real gaj at the wildlife sanctuary.

Synonyms

Indian elephant
vsgaj
1 2.8

An Asian elephant that lives in India and nearby countries with smaller ears and tusks, especially in males

is the regional Hindi name used broadly for that same species

Surface Forms

gaj singular
gajs plural

Etymology

Gaj comes from the old Sanskrit word gaja, which means 'elephant'. So when you hear gaj in South Asian stories or speech, it usually means a real 'elephant'.