Simla

/ ˈsɪmlə /

noun

a city in N India, capital of Himachal Pradesh state: summer capital of India (1865–1939); hill resort and health centre. Pop: 142 161 (2001) Official nameShimla

Without consulting the meteorologist at Simla it is difficult to accept assertions about the monsoon as ultimate truth.

Meantime Lal Singh was hurrying on a racing camel toward the railway, toward Simla, more than a thousand miles away.

Elma was her daughter, and this was her first season in Simla.

I should think she is quite the prettiest girl in Simla this year.

But since his two months at Simla the deputy commissioner had acquired for him a distinct interest.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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