Etymology

Elephanta

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Today it means: 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. Full definition →

Portuguese Elefanta
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  1. Portuguese · borrowed fromElefanta
  2. English todayElephanta

Borrowed from Portuguese Elefanta.

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