name

Kochi

KOHT-shee

Kochi (name) means a city in the Indian state of Kerala, a major port on the southwest coast. Example: “The spice trade once made Kochi one of the busiest ports in India.”

name

A city in the Indian state of Kerala, a major port on the southwest coast.

"The spice trade once made Kochi one of the busiest ports in India."

"They watched the sunset over the Chinese fishing nets in Kochi."

noun

A member of a nomadic pastoral people, mainly Ghilji Pashtuns, who traditionally move their herds seasonally across Afghanistan.

"The Kochi moved their flocks to lower pastures before winter set in."

"Kochi families have herded sheep and goats across these routes for generations."

How to use Kochi

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the Indian port city in Kerala, or a nomadic herding people of Afghanistan.

Word forms

Kochis plural, Kochis plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 高(こう)知(ち) (Kōchi).

Origin: Japanese

Frequently asked questions

What does “Kochi” mean?

The word “Kochi” means a city in the Indian state of Kerala, a major port on the southwest coast. In plain terms, either the Indian port city in Kerala, or a nomadic herding people of Afghanistan.

How do you pronounce “Kochi”?

“Kochi” is pronounced KOHT-shee (/ˈkoʊtʃi/ in IPA).

How do you use “Kochi” in a sentence?

Here is “Kochi” used in a sentence: “The spice trade once made Kochi one of the busiest ports in India.”

What part of speech is “Kochi”?

Depending on how it is used, “Kochi” can be a name and a noun.

How many meanings does “Kochi” have?

“Kochi” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a city in the Indian state of Kerala, a major port on the southwest coast.