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Elephanta

name · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

name

Meaning 1

An island in Mumbai Harbour, India.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: Gharapuri

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A strong southerly or southeasterly wind that blows on the Malabar coast of India during the months of September and October and marks the onset of the southwest monsoon.

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History

Etymology

Borrowed from Portuguese Elefanta.