agra
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.”
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.
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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