Where does “Gondwana” come from?
Gondwana is an English adaptation of Sanskrit गोण्डवन, a geographical term whose original meaning is not documented.
Gondwana (English): A southern supercontinent, formed before Pangaea between 600 and 530 million years ago, that included most of the landmasses which make up today's continents of the Southern Hemisphere
Definitions
- A southern supercontinent, formed before Pangaea between 600 and 530 million years ago, that included most of the landmasses which make up today's continents of the Southern Hemisphere
Ancestry of “Gondwana”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanskrit | गोण्डवन | Forest of Gondi |