Calcutta in French
Calcutta in French is Calcutta, Kolkata — Calcutta means a betting pool in which participants bid to "own" a competitor or team in an event, then split the winnings if their pick does well.
Calcutta in French
Calcutta
Former name of Kolkata: the capital and largest city of West Bengal, India.
Kolkata
Former name of Kolkata: the capital and largest city of West Bengal, India.
What does "Calcutta" mean?
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noun A betting pool in which participants bid to "own" a competitor or team in an event, then split the winnings if their pick does well.
"The golf club ran a calcutta before the weekend tournament, with members bidding on players."
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Calcutta in a sentence
- The golf club ran a calcutta before the weekend tournament, with members bidding on players.
- He won big in the calcutta after buying the eventual champion for almost nothing.
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What is "Calcutta" in French?
"Calcutta" in French is Calcutta, Kolkata. Calcutta means: A betting pool in which participants bid to "own" a competitor or team in an event, then split the winnings if their pick does well.
How do you use "Calcutta" in a sentence?
Example: "The golf club ran a calcutta before the weekend tournament, with members bidding on players." In French, "Calcutta" is Calcutta, Kolkata.
Are there other ways to say "Calcutta" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "Calcutta": Calcutta, Kolkata.
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