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Definition of mandovi

mandovi

/mænˈdoʊvi/
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mandovi Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in southwestern India that originates in the Western Ghats and flows through the states of Karnataka and Goa before emptying into the Arabian Sea; it is often considered the lifeline of the state of Goa.

Example

"We took a scenic evening cruise along the Mandovi to watch the sun set over the Arabian Sea."

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• Nearby Words

mandarinfish
mandevilla
mandolin
mandovi
mandragora
mandrake
mandrill

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from indigenous regional languages of southwestern India. The river is known as the Mahadayi or Mhadei in the state of Karnataka before becoming the Mandovi as it enters Goa.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mandovi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mandovi
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