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Assam

//æˈsæm// name, noun

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A state in northeastern India. Capital: Dispur.
  2. 2
    The former realm it was named after. historical
Noun
  1. 1
    Ellipsis of Assam tea, tea from or similar to that grown in Assam; any tea made from the broad-leaf Assam variety of tea (C. sinensis var. assamica). abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis, uncountable

    "He took the cup in both hands and sipped. It was their favourite blend of Assam, dark and heady and strong."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Of unclear origin, but generally agreed to be related to Ahom. More at Etymology of Assam on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

Etymology 2

Of unclear origin, but generally agreed to be related to Ahom. More at Etymology of Assam on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

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