goa

¹

[goh-uh]

noun

1. a gazelle, Procapra picticaudata, of the Tibetan plateau.

Goa

²

[goh-uh]

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. 1,426 sq. mi. (3,693 sq. km). Panaji (Panjim).

Goa

¹

/ 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)

goa

²

/ ˈɡəʊə /

noun

1. a gazelle, Procapra picticaudata, inhabiting the plains of the Tibetan plateau, having a brownish-grey coat and backward-curving horns

Word History and Origins

Origin of goa¹

1840–50; < Tibetan gowa (spelling dgo ba )

Word History and Origins

Origin of goa¹

C19: from Tibetan dgoba

Example Sentences

A massive hunt was launched on Wednesday, with more than 200 police officers deployed across Karnataka state and the neighbouring Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Goa states.

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The previous month, six people were crushed to death in the western state of Goa after thousands gathered for a popular fire-walking ritual.

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Ms Kutina's minor son from another relationship, who was later found living in Goa state, also went with them.

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The high court had been hearing a petition filed by Dror Shlomo Goldstein, an Israeli businessman living in Goa, who said he was the father of the two minor girls.

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Mr Goldstein had earlier told a TV channel that Ms Kutina had left Goa without informing him and that he had filed a police complaint.

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