matha

Etymology 1

From Sanskrit मठ (maṭha).

noun

  1. (Hinduism, Jainism) A monastic or similar religious establishment in Hinduism and Jainism, usually more formal and hierarchical than an ashram.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Bengali মাথা (matha).

noun

  1. (slang, New York City) head

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