Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: A steep bank or slope beside a river or stream, often formed by erosion.
Pronunciations: US: /ɡout/; UK: /ɡɔːt/
Origin and Usage: The word "ghaut" is of Hindi origin and was first used in English in the early 19th century. It is commonly used in India and other countries in South Asia to refer to a riverbank or a landing place on a river. In English, it is used to describe a steep bank or slope beside a river or stream, often formed by erosion.
Synonyms: Riverbank, streambank, embankment, cliff, slope, bank.
Related Words: Gator, ghast, ghoul, ghost, ghees.
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