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Definition of pamba

pamba

/ˈpɑːmbə/
pam · ba
Plural:pambas
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pamba Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in the southern Indian state of Kerala, known as the third longest in the state and holding deep cultural and religious significance.

2

A genus of skipper butterflies in the family Hesperiidae, natively found in the Neotropical region.

Example

"The entomologist carefully cataloged several specimens belonging to the genus Pamba during the expedition to South America."

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• Rhymes for pamba

• Nearby Words

paltriness
paltry
pam
pamba
pamirs
pampa
pampa river

Word Origin & Etymology

The river name derives from local Malayalam and Dravidian origins, closely associated with the historical Pampa region referenced in the Ramayana. The butterfly genus was named by W.H. Evans in 1955.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pamba. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pamba
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