basti

/ˈbɑːsti/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of hot water bath used in Ayurvedic medicine for therapeutic purposes.

“She soaked in the basti to relieve her arthritis pain.”

2. proper noun

A city in Nepal.

“Basti is a major city in the Terai region of Nepal.”

Synonyms

  • hot water bath
  • therapeutic bath

Antonyms

  • cold water bath
  • refreshing bath