See also: छत

Hindi

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A natural beehive (1).

Etymology

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Inherited from Prakrit 𑀙𑀢𑁆𑀢 (chatta), from Sanskrit छत्र (chatra, parasol, umbrella). Doublet of छाता (chātā).

Pronunciation

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  • (Delhi) IPA(key): /t͡ʃʰət̪.t̪ɑː/, [t͡ʃʰɐt̪̚.t̪äː]
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɑː
  • Hyphenation: छत्‧ता

Noun

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छत्ता (chattām (Urdu spelling چَھتّا)

  1. beehive; wasp's nest
  2. a covered way or passage
  3. umbrella
    Synonyms: छाता (chātā), छतरी (chatrī)
  4. (Bihar) cluster, group (as of buds)
  5. pericarp of a lotus

Declension

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References

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