Chennai

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Etymology

Borrowed from Tamil சென்னை (ceṉṉai).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃɛnaɪ/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛnaɪ
  • Rhymes: -aɪ

Proper noun

Chennai

  1. The capital and largest city of Tamil Nadu, India, formerly known as Madras.
  2. Chennai (a district of Tamil Nadu, India, containing most of metro Chennai)

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Chennai f

  1. Chennai (the capital and largest city of Tamil Nadu, India)
    Synonyms: Madras, Madrasta