name
agra
uh-GRAH
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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."
noun
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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."