adam’s bridge

Meaning in Bengali:

আদমের সেতু, রামসেতু, নালা, সেতুবন্ধ

Part of Speech:

Noun

Pronunciation:

[ad-uh mz brij]

Short Definition:

Adam’s Bridge, also known as Ram Setu, is a chain of limestone shoals between the southeastern coast of India and the northwestern coast of Sri Lanka. It is believed to be a natural formation that connects the two countries.

Synonyms:

– Ram Setu
– Rama’s Bridge
– Setu Bandha

Antonyms:

– No antonyms found

Origin:

The name “Adam’s Bridge” is derived from the belief that it was built by Lord Rama’s army to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana, as mentioned in the Hindu epic Ramayana. The bridge has been a subject of debate, with some considering it a natural formation and others attributing it to human construction.

Nearby Words:

– Adamant (Adjective)
– Adamantine (Adjective)
– Adapt (Verb)
– Adaptability (Noun)
– Adage (Noun)

Adam’s Bridge in Literature Quotes:

– “The mighty Rama, hero of the Ramayana, bridged the ocean with stones and trees, and Hanuman, the monkey god, leaped over the sea to Lanka.” – Valmiki
– “The bridge of Rama, which was built by the monkeys, was constructed of stones and trees, and was a hundred leagues in length.” – Tulsidas
– “The bridge of Rama, which was built by the monkeys, was a wonderful sight to behold.” – Kamban
– “The bridge of Rama, which was built by the monkeys, was a marvel of engineering.” – Vyasa

Meaning in Different Languages:

– Bengali: আদমের সেতু
– Hindi: आदम का पुल
– Nepali: आदमको पुल
– Urdu: آدم کا پل
– Tamil: ஆதம் பாலம்
– Telugu: ఆదం సేతువు
– Arabic: جسر آدم
– Chinese: 亚当之桥
– Japanese: アダムの橋
– Russian: Мост Адама

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