a seaport in and the capital of Goa state, in W India, on the Arabian Sea.
Also, Panjim
[puhn-zhim] /ˈpʌn ʒɪm/ (Show IPA).
Goa
[goh-uh] /ˈgoʊ ə/
noun
1.
state of W India, on the Arabian Sea. A former Portuguese colony, it was later (1961–87) part of the union territory of Goa, Daman, and Diu. 1426 sq. mi. (3693 sq. km).
a gazelle, Procapra picticaudata, inhabiting the plains of the Tibetan plateau, having a brownish-grey coat and backward-curving horns
Word Origin
C19: from Tibetan dgoba
Goa
/ˈɡəʊə/
noun
1.
a state on the W coast of India: a Portuguese overseas territory from 1510 until annexed by India in 1961. Capital: Panjim (or Panaji). Pop: 1 343 998 (2001). Area: 3702 sq km (1430 sq miles)
