noun
ghat
A range of mountains in India.
The Western Ghats rise along the western edge of India.
Etymology
The South Asian word includes steps and a mountain passage. It was extended to the mountain ranges associated with such passes, including India’s Western and Eastern Ghats.
More examples
- The Eastern Ghats stretch across several Indian states.
- Our guide leads hikes through the Western Ghats.
- Heavy monsoon rains feed rivers in the Western Ghats.
Forms
ghat · ghats
Similar words
- range
- Names a connected group of mountains anywhere, not just India.