Kali Yuga

noun

Ka·​li Yu·​ga

ˌkəlēˈyu̇gə

: the depraved fourth and final age of a Hindu world cycle : dark age

Word History

Etymology

Sanskrit kaliyuga, from kali ace on a die + yuga yoke, age of the world; from the fact that the ace is the unluckiest throw in dice games

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