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Definition of tungabhadra
tungabhadra
/ˌtʊŋɡəˈbɑːdrə/
Tun · ga · bhad · ra
tungabhadra Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in southern India that flows eastward through the states of Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh before joining the Krishna River.
Example
"The magnificent ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire at Hampi are situated along the rocky banks of the Tungabhadra."
• Rhymes for tungabhadra
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Sanskrit. The river takes its name from the two rivers, Tunga and Bhadra, which originate in the Western Ghats of India and merge to form the main waterway.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tungabhadra. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tungabhadra