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Definition of khowai
khowai
/koʊˈwaɪ/
kho · wai
khowai Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A town and municipal council located in the state of Tripura in northeastern India, situated near the international border with Bangladesh.
Example
"The town of Khowai serves as an important administrative and cultural center within its eponymous district in Tripura."
2
A transboundary river that originates in the Atharamura Hills of Tripura, India, and flows westward into Bangladesh.
Example
"During the intense monsoon season, the Khowai River frequently overflows its banks, affecting nearby agricultural communities."
• Rhymes for khowai
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the local indigenous languages of Tripura, India, originally referring to the river and subsequently the district and town situated along its banks.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Khowai. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/khowai