# chatra

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Synonym of umbrella or parasol, particularly ritual or ceremonial forms.

## Etymology
From Sanskrit छत्र (chatra), variant of छत्त्र (chattra, “umbrella, parasol, chatra”). Doublet of chador and chatta.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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