Jammu

//ˈd͡ʒʌm.uː// name

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  1. 1
    A division of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India, consisting of the southern portion.
  2. 2
    A district of Jammu division, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
  3. 3
    A major city in Jammu district, Jammu and Kashmir, India, located on the banks of Tawi river, and which serves as the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir.

Example

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"Dogri is chiefly spoken in Jammu, whereas Kashmiri is chiefly spoken in Kashmir."

Etymology

From Hindustani جَمُّوں (jammū̃) / जम्मू (jammū), ultimately from Sanskrit जम्बू (jambū). Traditionally considered to be named after Raja Jambulochan.

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jammu and kashmir

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