"nakshatra" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: nakshatras [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Sanskrit नक्षत्र (nákṣatra). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sa|नक्षत्र|tr=nákṣatra}} Sanskrit नक्षत्र (nákṣatra) Head templates: {{en-noun}} nakshatra (plural nakshatras)
  1. A lunar mansion in Hindu astrology; one of 27 (sometimes also 28) sectors along the ecliptic. Wikipedia link: nakshatra Categories (topical): Astrology

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