"ghatam" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ghatams [plural]
Etymology: From Sanskrit घटं (ghaṭaṃ). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sa|घटं}} Sanskrit घटं (ghaṭaṃ) Head templates: {{en-noun}} ghatam (plural ghatams)
  1. (music) An earthenware pot used as a percussion instrument in the Carnatic music of South India. Wikipedia link: ghatam Categories (topical): Musical instruments, Percussion instruments
    Sense id: en-ghatam-en-noun-Evxov9jE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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