"Pondy" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /pɒndi/ [Received-Pronunciation], /pɑndi/ [General-American]
Etymology: Abbreviation of Pondicherry, former name of Puducherry. Head templates: {{en-prop}} Pondy
  1. Nickname for Puducherry: the capital city of the union territory of Puducherry, India. Categories (place): Cities in India, Cities in Puducherry, India, Places in India, Places in Puducherry, India
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