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delhi
/ˈdɛli/
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What does delhi mean?
proper noun
- A megacity and union territory of India, containing the national capital New Delhi.
- The Indian government.
- A census-designated place in Merced County, California.
More meanings (14)
proper noun
- A town in Delaware County, New York.
- A village, the county seat of Delaware County, New York, located within the town of the same name.
- A community in Ontario.
- A town in Louisiana.
- A city in Iowa.
- A city in Minnesota.
- An unincorporated community in Illinois.
- An unincorporated community in Colorado.
- An unincorporated community in Georgia.
- An unincorporated community in Missouri.
- An unincorporated community in Texas.
- A ghost town in Wisconsin.
- A community in Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada.
- Synonym of Delingha.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈdɛli/
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We had a refreshing rest, there in Delhi, in a great old mansion which possessed historical interest.
To the traveller approaching the city from any direction the two graceful minarets of the mosque stand for Delhi.
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The Bengal regiments, one after another, rose against their officers, broke away, and rushed to Delhi.
Most of the elephants in the district had been sent up to his Royal Highness's camp, or were on their way to take part in the ceremonies of the grand Durbar in Delhi.
Such of them as are beautiful are sold at a high price to the brothels of Delhi, or other large cities; while the boys and ill-favoured girls are sold for servants at a more moderate rate.