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Definition of udupi

udupi

/ˈuː.dʊ.pi/
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udupi Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A coastal city in the southwestern Indian state of Karnataka, renowned for its historic Sri Krishna Matha temple and as the birthplace of a distinct style of South Indian vegetarian cuisine.

2

A style of strictly vegetarian South Indian cuisine known for dishes like dosa and idli, or a restaurant that specializes in this traditional fare.

Example

"We decided to have lunch at the new Udupi on the corner to grab some authentic masala dosas."

• Nearby Words

udine
udon
udon thani
udupi
uele
uey
ufa

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Tulu name 'Odipu', a historically significant coastal town in Karnataka, India. The name is historically linked to local Hindu legends surrounding the moon god and the ancient Sri Krishna Matha.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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