Dighi
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɪɡi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dighi is a noun meaning (Bangladesh, West Bengal) A large and deep, often man-made, pond.
Meaning
(Bangladesh, West Bengal) A large and deep, often man-made, pond.
Example Sentences
The Rájás and Zamíndárs have, as a rule, appropriated a portion of their wealth to the establishment of Thakurbáris and the excavation of dighís and tanks.
Dighis are square or circular reservoirs used to store water for personal use. The water is supplied to the dighis by the canal and each dighi has its own sluice gate.
The mazar is not only a place of worship, but today the structure stands as a symbol of hope, beauty, a place where many locals come together, enjoy the weather by the dighi (pond) or just to be absorbed by the peace and serenity around. […] Of the large number of dighis and ponds excavated by him [Khan Jahan Ali] the most notable are the Khanjali Dighi (1450) near his tomb and Ghoradighi, measuring 230 by 460 metres (750 by 1,500 ft) to the west of Shatgumbaj Mosque.
Word Forms
- dighis
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include padma, phumdi, jharna, bagh, bahisti, johad.
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