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Calcuta — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • Calcutta 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.
  • Kolkata name The capital of the Indian state of West Bengal, formerly known in English as Calcutta.

Senses

Calcuta is used for these senses in English:

  • Calcutta Former name of Kolkata: the capital and largest city of West Bengal, India.
  • Kolkata The capital city of West Bengal, India, formerly known in English as Calcutta.