Assam

[ as-sam ]

/ æsˈsæm /

noun

a state in NE India. 30,285 sq. mi. (78,438 sq. km). Capital: Dispur.

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Examples from the Web for assam

That's because we've had an outbreak of bloodshed in the eastern state of Assam.
The Irony of the Anti-Immigration Violence in Assam|Dilip D’Souza|August 20, 2012|DAILY BEAST
One, the specter of the Bangladeshi Muslim invasion is a widely-held impression about Assam.
The Irony of the Anti-Immigration Violence in Assam|Dilip D’Souza|August 20, 2012|DAILY BEAST
In truth, blame is not quite so easy to hand out: the ugliness in Assam has intricate, complex roots.
The Irony of the Anti-Immigration Violence in Assam|Dilip D’Souza|August 20, 2012|DAILY BEAST
For example, one writer pointed out that the Muslim presence in Assam goes back decades, even centuries.
The Irony of the Anti-Immigration Violence in Assam|Dilip D’Souza|August 20, 2012|DAILY BEAST

The anti-immigrants violence in the Indian state of Assam and the Sikh shooting in Wisconsin both come from the hate of the other.
The Irony of the Anti-Immigration Violence in Assam|Dilip D’Souza|August 20, 2012|DAILY BEAST
In Assam also woman holds a far higher place than in other parts of India or in Burmah, even among the rude and warlike people.
Oriental Women|Edward Bagby Pollard
Since 1810 they have been mixed up in the troubles that have been going on in Assam, where a civil war had been raging.
On the Irrawaddy|G. A. Henty
Shellac is produced in the largest quantity and the best quality in Bengal, Assam, and Burmah.
French Polishing and Enamelling|Richard Bitmead
I have recently tried two kinds of the Assam tea presented by Mr. Stokes to a friend.
The Commercial Products of the Vegetable Kingdom|P. L. Simmonds
Thus the Angami of the present day in Assam set up stones in commemoration of their village feasts.
Rough Stone Monuments and Their Builders|T. Eric Peet

British Dictionary definitions for assam (1 of 2)

assam

/ (ˈæsæm, Malay ˈasam) /

noun

(in Malaysia) tamarind as used in cooking. Assam ikan is a dish of fish cooked with tamarind

Word Origin for assam

from Malay asam sour

British Dictionary definitions for assam (2 of 2)

Assam

/ (æˈsæm) /

noun

a state of NE India, situated in the central Brahmaputra valley: tropical forest, with the heaviest rainfall in the world; produces large quantities of tea. Capital: Dispur. Pop: 26 638 407 (2001 est). Area: 78 438 sq km (30 673 sq miles)

a high-quality black tea grown in the state of Assam

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