bengal
noun
Simple meaning
A geographic region in the northeast of South Asia today divided between Bangladesh and India.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈbɛŋɡəl
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Definition
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noun
A geographic region in the northeast of South Asia today divided between Bangladesh and India (particularly the state of West Bengal).
A short-haired domestic cat of a particular breed that originated in the United States.
A Bengal tiger.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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A steady bright blue light.
Shrubby Chinese rose.
Southern short-haired tiger.
Dried juice of the dhak tree.
The annual woody vine of Asia having long clusters of purplish flowers and densely hairy pods.
An arm of the Indian Ocean to the east of India.
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A member of a people living in Bangladesh and West Bengal (mainly Hindus).
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