antra

Meanings

• noun

  Antra is a Lithuanian word for a cave or a burial mound.

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Variants

List of all variants of antra that leads to same result
antra , antral , antrum

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Etymology

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Antra comes from the Proto-Baltic *antā, meaning 'cave' or 'grave'.

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Trivia

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1. An ancient Lithuanian legend tells of a hidden antra beneath a sacred oak tree where the sun god was said to reside.

2. Many antra in Lithuania have been excavated and are now protected as historical sites.

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Related Concepts

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1. grotto: A natural or man-made cave, especially one large enough to be entered.

2. sepulcher: A building or tomb used as a burial place, especially a grand or elaborate one.

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Culture

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In Lithuanian mythology, antra was believed to be the dwelling place of gods and ancestors. They were often decorated with symbols and artifacts.

How to Memorize "antra"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a dark, cool cave entrance with ancient symbols carved on the walls. Imagine stepping inside and discovering treasures and artifacts.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'antra' with the image of a cave or a burial mound.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Ancient Caves Treasure Ancestors' to remember the meaning of antra.

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