English Explanatory Dictionary

Salcete

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A subdivision of South Goa district, Goa, India.

Word forms

Salcete Saxtti Saxti Salcette Salsette

Etymology

From Portuguese Salcete, of various possible origins. Compare Konkani साष्टी (sāṣṭī), the native name, and Marathi सासष्टी (sāsaṣṭī, “sixty-six”). Compare also Salsette.

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