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Lucknow
LUHK-now
Lucknow (name) means a city in India, the state capital of Uttar Pradesh. Example: “Lucknow is known for its Mughal-era architecture.”
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A city in India, the state capital of Uttar Pradesh.
"‘Lucknow is not a village. It is a city with a thousand years of civilization. It was the capital of the Awadh kingdom.ʼ"
— Santanu Bhattacharya, One Small Voice (2023)
"Lucknow is known for its Mughal-era architecture."
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Etymology
Borrowed from Hindustani लखनऊ (lakhnaū).
Frequently asked questions
What does “Lucknow” mean?
The word “Lucknow” means a city in India, the state capital of Uttar Pradesh.
How do you pronounce “Lucknow”?
“Lucknow” is pronounced LUHK-now (/ˈlʌknaʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Lucknow” in a sentence?
Here is “Lucknow” used in a sentence: “Lucknow is known for its Mughal-era architecture.”
What part of speech is “Lucknow”?
“Lucknow” is a name.
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