godown

Meanings

• noun

  A large building for storing goods, especially commodities or merchandise.

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Variants

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Etymology

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Derived from the Hindi word 'godam' which means 'granary' or 'warehouse'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest godown in the world is located in Mumbai, India, and covers an area of over 1.1 million square feet.

2. In some parts of India, the term 'godown' is also used to refer to a liquor store.

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Related Concepts

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1. warehouse: A large building used for storing and distributing goods.

2. depot: A facility used for storing and distributing goods, especially for transportation.

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Culture

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In Indian literature, a godown is often used as a symbol of wealth and prosperity. In the novel 'Midnight's Children' by Salman Rushdie, the godown is a significant location where various characters come together.

How to Memorize "godown"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, industrial building with many shelves and crates of goods.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'godown' with the idea of storing and preserving valuable goods.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'godown' as 'Goods-Only Downstairs'.

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