Kuching

[ koo-ching ]

/ ˈku tʃɪŋ /

noun

a seaport in and capital of Sarawak state, in E Malaysia: capital of the former colony of Sarawak.

Sarawak

[ suh-rah-wahk, -wah ]

/ səˈrɑ wɑk, -wɑ /

noun

a state in the federation of Malaysia, on NW Borneo: formerly a British crown colony (1946–63) and British protectorate (1888–1946). About 50,000 sq. mi. (129,500 sq. km). Capital: Kuching.

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Examples from the Web for kuching

Kuching means ‘Cat City’ in Malay; nobody will look sideways at those who hug street strays or shriek ‘pusspusspuss!’
The Cat's Meow: Top 10 Destinations for Feline Fanatics|Lonely Planet|December 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Frequent flights go to Kuching daily from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
The Cat's Meow: Top 10 Destinations for Feline Fanatics|Lonely Planet|December 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST
This is a long digression from the history of the Lundus' visit to Kuching in 1855, which was at the time a great event.
Sketches of Our Life at Sarawak|Harriette McDougall
The capital of Sarawak is Kuching, which in Malay signifies a "cat."
British Borneo|W. H. Treacher

He returned to Kuching with the title of rajah, his predecessor, a native, having been compelled to resign.
Four Young Explorers|Oliver Optic
The military force of the country consists of about 200 men, who are quartered in the fort barracks at Kuching.
On the Equator|Harry de Windt
We saw one of these crafts lately captured, which had been brought to Kuching.
The Mate of the Lily|W. H. G. Kingston

British Dictionary definitions for kuching (1 of 2)

Kuching

/ (ˈkuːtʃɪŋ) /

noun

a port in E Malaysia, capital of Sarawak state, on the Sarawak River 24 km (15 miles) from its mouth. Pop: 152 310 (2000)

British Dictionary definitions for kuching (2 of 2)

Sarawak

/ (səˈrɑːwək) /

noun

a state of Malaysia, on the NW coast of Borneo on the South China Sea: granted to Sir James Brooke by the Sultan of Brunei in 1841 as a reward for helping quell a revolt; mainly agricultural. Capital: Kuching. Pop: 2 071 506 (2000). Area: about 124 449 sq km (48 050 sq miles)

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Kuching

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