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Gangetic, a.|gænˈdʒɛtɪk|
[ad. L. Gangēticus, f. Ganges, a. Gr. Γάγγης.]
Belonging to the river Ganges. † Also n. pl., those who live on the banks of the Ganges (obs.).
1677Sir T. Herbert Trav. 57 The Romans embalm; the Gangetiques drown. 1830Lyell Princ. Geol. I. 244 The Gangetic delta. 1841Elphinstone Hist. Ind. I. iii. 265 Three other columns in Gangetic India. 1886American XI. 168 Gavials, or Gangetic crocodiles. |