- a variation of Mysuru.
Mysore
Britishnoun
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a city in S India, in S Karnataka state: former capital of the state of Mysore; manufacturing and trading centre; university (1916). Pop: 742 261 (2001)
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the former name (until 1973) of Karnataka
Example Sentences
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The British prevailed but lost decidedly to the kingdom of Mysore in two major battles at Pollilur.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
The decision to investigate these cells in mice grew out of earlier work by Mysore and other researchers studying birds, frogs, and turtles.
From Science Daily • Jun. 24, 2026
Once part of the erstwhile princely state of Mysore, it was known as "garden city" or a "pensioner's paradise".
From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025
Captured by a camera trap near Mysore in India, this intimate moment highlights the strong bond between mother and cub, while also offering a glimpse into the natural instincts of the leopard.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2025
Father judiciously traded these for an extra orang-utan from the Mysore Zoo and a chimpanzee from the Manila Zoo.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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