"Madurai" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈmʌðʊraɪ/, /ˌmɑːdəˈraɪ/ (note: US, spelling pronunciation) Forms: Madura [alternative]
Etymology: Borrowed from Tamil மதுரை (maturai), from Old Tamil 𑀫𑀢𑀼𑀭𑁃 (maturai). Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|ta|மதுரை}} Borrowed from Tamil மதுரை (maturai), {{der|en|oty|𑀫𑀢𑀼𑀭𑁃}} Old Tamil 𑀫𑀢𑀼𑀭𑁃 (maturai) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Madurai
  1. Third largest city of Tamil Nadu, India. It is a major cultural and educational center in southern India. It is also known as the temple city because of its many temple complexes. Related terms: Madurai Veeran
    Sense id: en-Madurai-en-name-83KSfqrO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Cities

Alternative forms

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