Chanda
चन्दा
CHAN-dah
Chanda (चन्दा) is a Sanskrit-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a term for moon or moonlight in various Indian languages. In crosswords it is the 6-letter answer CHANDA (6).
Meaning & usage
Chanda refers to the moon or moonlight in several Indian languages, including Hindi and Sanskrit. It is often associated with beauty and romance in poetry and literature. The term is also used in various cultural contexts, symbolizing calmness and serenity.
In a sentence
The night was illuminated by the soft glow of the chanda.
Chanda as a crossword answer
Chanda is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A term for moon or moonlight in various Indian languages” (6)
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