Poush
পৌষ
POH-sh
Poush (পৌষ) is a Bengali-origin word used in Indian English, meaning the tenth month of the Bengali calendar, associated with winter. In crosswords it is the 5-letter answer POUSH (5).
Meaning & usage
Poush is the tenth month in the Bengali calendar, typically falling between December and January in the Gregorian calendar. It marks the beginning of the winter season in Bengal and is associated with various harvest festivals and cultural events. The month is named after the star Punarvasu, which is prominent during this time.
In a sentence
During Poush, many families in Bengal celebrate with traditional foods and festivities.
Poush as a crossword answer
Poush is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:
“The tenth month of the Bengali calendar, associated with winter” (5)
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