Lucknow

American  

[luhk-nou] / ˈlʌk naʊ /

noun

1. a city in and capital of Uttar Pradesh state, in N India: the British besieged it (1857) during the Sepoy Rebellion.

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Lucknow British  

/ ˈlʌknaʊ /

noun

1. a city in N India, capital of Uttar Pradesh: capital of Oudh (1775–1856); the British residency was besieged (1857) during the Indian Mutiny. Pop: 2 207 340 (2001)

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Example Sentences

Tucked within the sprawling complex of Chota Imambara - a mausoleum and congregation hall - this kitchen in Lucknow is a reminder of a different kind of royal legacy.

From BBC

If cities were people, Lucknow would be the auntie who insists you eat something.

From The Wall Street Journal

The northern Indian city of Lucknow has always been a food lovers' paradise, with locals and visitors swearing by its cuisine.

From BBC

Currently, an additional bench exists in the city of Lucknow.

From BBC

At a bus stand in the northern Indian city of Lucknow, the anxious faces tell their own story.

From BBC