घोंटना

Hindi

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “Probably Classical Persian, Prakrit, or Sanskrit”)

Pronunciation

(Standard Hindi) IPA(key): /ɡʱõːʈ.nɑː/, [ɡʱõːʈ.näː]

Verb

घोंटना • (ghõṭnā) (transitive)

  1. To polish
  2. To sharpen
  3. To scrape
  4. To grind
  5. (Especially leaves): To crush into a paste
  6. (colloquial): To study diligently
  7. (colloquial): To learn or memorize something by heart
  8. (Including hair): To shave
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