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agra
uh-GRAH
Agra (name) means a large city in Uttar Pradesh, India, home to the Taj Mahal. Example: “Tourists flock to Agra to see the Taj Mahal at sunrise.”
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A large city in Uttar Pradesh, India, home to the Taj Mahal.
"Tourists flock to Agra to see the Taj Mahal at sunrise."
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An Irish term of endearment meaning "dear" or "darling."
""Come here, agra," she said gently to the child."
How to use agra
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly refers to the Indian city famous for the Taj Mahal; separately, an old-fashioned Irish term of affection.
When to use it
The endearment sense is archaic and rarely heard in modern Irish English.
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Etymology
The Irish sense comes from a (a vocative particle) plus a softened form of grá, meaning "love."
Rhymes for agra
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What does “agra” mean?
The word “agra” means a large city in Uttar Pradesh, India, home to the Taj Mahal. In plain terms, most commonly refers to the Indian city famous for the Taj Mahal; separately, an old-fashioned Irish term of affection.
How do you pronounce “agra”?
“Agra” is pronounced uh-GRAH (/əˈɡɹɑː/ in IPA).
How do you use “agra” in a sentence?
Here is “agra” used in a sentence: “Tourists flock to Agra to see the Taj Mahal at sunrise.”
What part of speech is “agra”?
Depending on how it is used, “agra” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “agra” come from?
The word “agra” comes from Irish. The Irish sense comes from a (a vocative particle) plus a softened form of grá, meaning "love.".
How many meanings does “agra” have?
“Agra” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large city in Uttar Pradesh, India, home to the Taj Mahal.
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