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Jaipur
JEYE-poorr
Jaipur (name) means the capital city of the Indian state of Rajasthan, famous for its pink-hued old town. Example: “Tourists flock to Jaipur to see the historic Amber Fort.”
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The capital city of the Indian state of Rajasthan, famous for its pink-hued old town.
"Tourists flock to Jaipur to see the historic Amber Fort."
How to use Jaipur
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe capital of Rajasthan, India, often called the Pink City.
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Etymology
From Hindi, ultimately meaning "city of Jai [Singh]," after the king who founded it.
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What does “Jaipur” mean?
The word “Jaipur” means the capital city of the Indian state of Rajasthan, famous for its pink-hued old town. In plain terms, the capital of Rajasthan, India, often called the Pink City.
How do you pronounce “Jaipur”?
“Jaipur” is pronounced JEYE-poorr (/ˈd͡ʒaɪpʊəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Jaipur” in a sentence?
Here is “Jaipur” used in a sentence: “Tourists flock to Jaipur to see the historic Amber Fort.”
What part of speech is “Jaipur”?
“Jaipur” is a name.
Where does the word “Jaipur” come from?
The word “Jaipur” comes from Hindi. From Hindi, ultimately meaning "city of Jai [Singh]," after the king who founded it.
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