Goitha
गोइठा
GOY-tha
A dung cake used as fuel in rural India.
Meaning & usage
Goitha refers to a traditional fuel source made from cow dung, often mixed with straw, shaped into cakes, and dried in the sun. These are commonly used in rural areas of India, particularly in Bihar, for cooking and heating. The practice is both economical and environmentally friendly, utilizing readily available resources.
In a sentence
In many Bihari villages, goitha is still used as a primary source of fuel for cooking.
As seen in crosswords
Goitha is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A dung cake used as fuel in rural India” (6)
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