Nakshatra

noun

Nak·​sha·​tra

ˈnəkshə‧trə

plural -s

: one of the asterisms in the moon's path or one of its celestial houses in Hindu astrology

Word History

Etymology

Sanskrit nakṣatra, literally, dominion over the night, from nakt night + kṣatra dominion

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