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Definition of cauvery

cauvery

/ˈkɔː.və.ri/
Cau · ve · ry
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cauvery Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in southern India that originates in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, flows southeast through Tamil Nadu, and empties into the Bay of Bengal, highly revered as a sacred river in Hinduism.

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Word Nuance & Usage

Frequently spelled 'Kaveri' in modern Indian English, this proper noun must always be capitalized.

• Nearby Words

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cauvery. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cauvery
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