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Definition of vellore

vellore

/vɛˈlɔːr/
Vel · lore
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vellore Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major city located in the northeastern part of Tamil Nadu, India, situated on the banks of the Palar River and renowned for its historic 16th-century fort and prominent medical and educational institutions.

Example

"Thousands of medical students and patients travel to Vellore each year to visit the Christian Medical College."

• Rhymes for vellore

• Nearby Words

veliki
veliky novgorod
vellereus
vellore
vellozia
velloziaceous
velociraptor

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Tamil, traditionally believed to be a combination of 'Vel' (a spear, associated with the Hindu deity Murugan) and 'Oor' (city or town), though historical accounts also suggest it comes from the 'Velan' trees that once forested the region.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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