Wesak

noun

We·​sak

ˈweˌsäk

plural -s

: the Buddhist New Year festival celebrating the birthday of the Buddha at the May full moon

Word History

Etymology

Sinhalese, Baisakh (month of the Hindu year), from Sanskrit Vaiśākha

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