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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.
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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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