sanskrit
noun/ˈsænskrɪt/
Frequency rank: #9,488 most common English word
Meaning
an ancient classical language of India, used in Hindu scriptures and literature.
Example sentence
She spent years studying sanskrit in order to read ancient Hindu texts in their original language.
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