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Darjeeling

dah-JEE-lihng

Darjeeling (name) means a hill town and district in West Bengal, India, famous for the tea grown there. Example: “She ordered a pot of Darjeeling with her scones.”

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A hill town and district in West Bengal, India, famous for the tea grown there.
"She ordered a pot of Darjeeling with her scones."
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Etymology

From Tibetan rdo rje gling, combining "vajra" and "land."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Darjeeling” mean?

The word “Darjeeling” means a hill town and district in West Bengal, India, famous for the tea grown there.

How do you pronounce “Darjeeling”?

“Darjeeling” is pronounced dah-JEE-lihng (/dɑ(ɹ)ˈd͡ʒiːlɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Darjeeling” in a sentence?

Here is “Darjeeling” used in a sentence: “She ordered a pot of Darjeeling with her scones.”

What part of speech is “Darjeeling”?

“Darjeeling” is a name.

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