Shillong
a city in and the capital of Meghalaya state, in NE India.
- Formerly Lew·duh [loo-duh] /ˈlu də/ Yed·do [yed-oh] /ˈyɛd oʊ/ .
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How to use Shillong in a sentence
The total mortality recorded was 1542, including two Europeans at Shillong.
Early in June, faint tremors were felt by sensitive persons at Shillong.
A Study of Recent Earthquakes | Charles DavisonAt Shillong, the crash of houses falling within thirty yards was completely drowned by the roar of the earthquake.
A Study of Recent Earthquakes | Charles DavisonFor instance, from Maophlang, near Shillong, a road leads to the neighbouring station of Mairang.
A Study of Recent Earthquakes | Charles DavisonMy friend Needham had gone on leave to Shillong, so I could not think of starting till he returned.
My Experiences in Manipur and the Naga Hills | James Johnstone
British Dictionary definitions for Shillong
/ (ʃɪˈlɒŋ) /
a city in NE India, capital of Meghalaya: situated on the Shillong Plateau at an altitude of 1520 m (4987 ft); destroyed by earthquake in 1897 and rebuilt. Pop: 132 876 (2001)
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