ˈbäˌdōn noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Hindi bhādõ, from Sanskrit bhādrapada, from Bhadrapadā, either of two lunar asterisms, from feminine of bhadrapada having fortunate steps or feet, from bhadra fortunate + pada step, foot; akin to Sanskrit pad foot — more at better , foot
: a month of the Hindu year — see month table