Canara
Britishnoun
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At Mulki in South Canara there is a temple of Venkatēswara, which is maintained by Konkani Brāhmans.
From Omens and Superstitions of Southern India by Thurston, Edgar
The tree is a fine one, and forms beautiful avenues in Malabar and Canara.
From The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 2 by Yule, Henry
In northern Canara it is used locally in rheumatism.
From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers
Fortunately for Bombay, Toolajee Angria's energies were at this time directed against Canara, where in two successive expeditions he sacked Mangalore and Honore, carrying off a large booty.
From The Pirates of Malabar, and an Englishwoman in India Two Hundred Years Ago by Biddulph, J. (John)
He also obtained information for me from Mr. West, the Judge in Canara, and he consulted some intelligent native gentlemen on certain points.
From The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals by Darwin, Charles
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