Nicobar

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/ˈniːkə(ʊ)ˌbɑːɹ/

adjective

Of or relating to the Nicobar Islands.

OriginTamil நக்கவரம் →
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Meanings

adjectiveNicobar (not comparable)
  1. not comparableOf or relating to the Nicobar Islands.
nounNicobar (plural Nicobars)

plural Nicobars

  1. abbreviationellipsisEllipsis of Nicobar pigeon.
proper noun
  1. A district of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India.

Origin

  1. Tamilநக்கவரம்
  2. EnglishNicobar

Borrowed from Tamil நக்கவரம் (nakkavaram).

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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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