ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Ghaut

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Ghaut is a noun meaning (Caribbean) Alternative form of ghat (“steep ravine leading to the sea”).

Meaning

(Caribbean) Alternative form of ghat (“steep ravine leading to the sea”).

More Meanings

  1. (India) Archaic form of ghat.

Example Sentences

Runaway Ghaut in the Lonely Planet Guide Ghauts (pronounced guts) are steep ravines that send rainwater rushing down from the mountains into the sea. The most famous is Runaway Ghaut, on the side of the road just north of Salem. According to legend, those who drink from it will return to Montserrat time and again.

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Related dictionary entries include mugger, ghat, gulley, gully, gulf, rampart.

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