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Lahore

luh-HAWR

Lahore (name) means the second-largest city in Pakistan, capital of Punjab province, known for its Mughal-era architecture. Example: “They visited the historic Lahore Fort during their trip.”

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The second-largest city in Pakistan, capital of Punjab province, known for its Mughal-era architecture.
"They visited the historic Lahore Fort during their trip."
"Lahore is famous for its food, particularly street food from the old city."
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Etymology

From Urdu لاہَور (lāhaur); the ultimate origin of the name is disputed, with several competing legends.

Origin: Urdu

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Lahore” mean?

The word “Lahore” means the second-largest city in Pakistan, capital of Punjab province, known for its Mughal-era architecture.

How do you pronounce “Lahore”?

“Lahore” is pronounced luh-HAWR (/ləˈhɔːr/ in IPA).

How do you use “Lahore” in a sentence?

Here is “Lahore” used in a sentence: “They visited the historic Lahore Fort during their trip.”

What part of speech is “Lahore”?

“Lahore” is a name.

Where does the word “Lahore” come from?

The word “Lahore” comes from Urdu. From Urdu لاہَور (lāhaur); the ultimate origin of the name is disputed, with several competing legends.

Is “Lahore” a common word?

“Lahore” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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