gaushala

noun

gau·​sha·​la

ˈgau̇shələ

plural -s

: an Indian shelter for homeless or unwanted cattle that often also serves as a center for breed improvement and for study of bovine nutrition and welfare

Word History

Etymology

Sanskrit gośālā cowshed, from go cow + śālā shed, hall

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