Manipur

English

Etymology

From Bengali মণিপুর (monipur), from Sanskrit मणिपूर (maṇipūra, literally “abundance of jewels”), composed of मणि (maṇi, “jewel”) + पूर (pūra, “abundance”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌmənɪpʊɹ/
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Proper noun

Manipur

  1. A state in northeastern India. Capital: Imphal.
    Synonyms: (historical names) Cassay, Meeteileipak, Kangleipak, Sanaleibak, Meckley
  2. (Hinduism) A kingdom mentioned in the Mahabharata ruled by Chitravahana, father of Chitrangadā

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Portuguese

Pronunciation

 
 
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /ma.niˈpuɾ/
    • (Southern Portugal) IPA(key): /ma.niˈpu.ɾi/

  • Hyphenation: Ma‧ni‧pur

Proper noun

Manipur m

  1. Manipur (a state in northeastern India)