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Nakshatra

noun
Nak·​sha·​tra | \ ˈnəkshə‧trə\
plural -s

Definition of Nakshatra

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

History and Etymology for Nakshatra

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

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