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Definition of pennar

pennar

/ˈpɛn.ɑːr/
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pennar Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in southern India that rises in the Nandi Hills of Karnataka and flows eastward through Andhra Pradesh to empty into the Bay of Bengal.

Example

"The Pennar basin supports extensive agriculture and sustains numerous communities in the semi-arid regions of southern India."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Telugu name 'Penneru' or Sanskrit 'Pinakini', which translates to 'bow', associated with the bow of the Hindu god Shiva.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pennar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pennar
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