Etymology

Assam

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Today it means: A state in northeastern India. Capital: Dispur. Largest city: Guwahati. Full definition →

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  1. as · borrowed fromঅসম
  2. English todayAssam

Borrowed from Assamese অসম (oxom), of unclear origin, but generally agreed to be related to Ahom. More at Etymology of Assam on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

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