गिरधारा
noun
गिरधारा meaning in English
A stream or brook flowing down a hillside.
Detailed Explanation
A natural watercourse that flows down the slope of a hill or mountain; often refers to a small, fast-flowing stream or rivulet in hilly terrain. In Indian English, it is used to describe the cascading water found in the Himalayas or other mountainous regions.
📝 Cultural Context
The term is commonly used in literary and descriptive contexts in Indian English to evoke imagery of mountainous landscapes. It is distinct from 'nadi' (river) as it specifically implies a smaller, downhill flow.
Example Sentences
पहाड़ी की गिरधारा से ठंडा पानी बह रहा था।
Cold water was flowing from the stream on the hillside.
हमने गिरधारे के किनारे बैठकर विश्राम किया।
We rested by the banks of the brook.
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