জাদুঘর

Definition

A building where important objects are shown, literally magic house.

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Etymology

'জাদুঘর' (jadughor) combines the Bengali words 'জাদু' (jadu), meaning 'magic', and 'ঘর' (ghar), meaning 'house'. The term was popularized as museums became places to exhibit historical and magical artifacts.

How & Where It’s Used

'জাদুঘর' (jadughor) is typically used in formal contexts related to educational and cultural discussions. It appears in both spoken and written forms across all Bengali-speaking regions.

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