Madurai

American

[mad-yoo-rahy] / ˈmæd jʊˌraɪ /

noun

a city in S Tamil Nadu, in S India.

Madurai British

/ ˈmædjʊˌraɪ /

noun

Former name: Madura. a city in S India, in S Tamil Nadu: centre of Dravidian culture for over 2000 years; cotton industry. Pop: 922 913 (2001)

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The facial reconstruction of the skulls began with researchers at Madurai Kamaraj University creating 3D scans of the skulls.

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2025

This year, celebrations have reached fever pitch: in Madurai district, a fan has built a temple adorned with over 5,500 posters and photos, offering prayers to an idol of the star.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2025

The blaze started after a gas cylinder being used by some passengers to make tea on a stove exploded, Madurai district collector M.S.

From Reuters ● Aug. 26, 2023

The chef, Vijay Kumar, grew up on a rice farm outside the city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu.

From New York Times ● Jan. 10, 2022

We were in Madurai; I was the fresh veteran of a seven-hour train journey.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

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