Bhadon

noun

Bha·​don

ˈbä-ˌdōn

plural -s

: a month of the Hindu year

Word History

Etymology

Hindi bhādõ, from Sanskrit bhādrapada, from Bhadrapadā, either of two lunar asterisms, from feminine of bhadrapada having fortunate steps or feet, from bhadra fortunate + pada step, foot; akin to Sanskrit pad foot

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