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gaushala

noun
gau·​sha·​la | \ ˈgau̇shələ\
plural -s

Definition of gaushala

: an Indian shelter for homeless or unwanted cattle that often also serves as a center for breed improvement and for study of bovine nutrition and welfare

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History and Etymology for gaushala

Sanskrit gośālā cowshed, from go cow + śālā shed, hall

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