name
Kaveri
KAH-vih-ree
Kaveri (name) means a major river flowing through the Indian states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Example: “The Kaveri has long been central to farming across southern India.”
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A major river flowing through the Indian states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
"The Kaveri has long been central to farming across southern India."
2
A female given name popular in South India.
"Her parents named her Kaveri after the sacred river."
How to use Kaveri
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA major South Indian river, and also a given name inspired by it.
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What does “Kaveri” mean?
The word “Kaveri” means a major river flowing through the Indian states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. In plain terms, a major South Indian river, and also a given name inspired by it.
How do you pronounce “Kaveri”?
“Kaveri” is pronounced KAH-vih-ree (/ˈkɑːvɪɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Kaveri” in a sentence?
Here is “Kaveri” used in a sentence: “The Kaveri has long been central to farming across southern India.”
What part of speech is “Kaveri”?
“Kaveri” is a name.
How many meanings does “Kaveri” have?
“Kaveri” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a major river flowing through the Indian states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
