karn

Meanings

• Noun

  A unit of measurement in ancient India, equivalent to approximately 6.4 kilograms.

  - "The weight of the idol was measured in karns."
  - "The farmer used karns to measure the grain harvest."

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Variants

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kern , kerne , kernes , kerns , kerned , kerning , Jerome David Kern , Jerome Kern , Kern

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Etymology

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Derived from the Sanskrit word 'kárna' meaning 'weight'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'karn' is also used in astronomy to refer to the crater Karne on the moon.

2. In the Mahabharata epic, the character Karna is known for his great strength and courage.

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1. Varna: An ancient Indian social system based on four main divisions: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras. The term 'karn' is sometimes used to refer to the Kshatriya caste, as 'ksh' and 'rn' are phonetically similar.

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Culture

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In ancient Indian literature and mythology, the term 'karn' is often used metaphorically to represent power, strength, or weight. It is also the name of a character in the Mahabharata epic.

How to Memorize "karn"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, heavy object being weighed in ancient India. The weight is measured in karns.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'karn' with the concept of weight or strength.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'karn' comes from the Sanskrit word 'kárna', which means 'weight'.

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