Golconda
Translation of "golconda" into Russian
Golconda
NounUK
/ɡɒlˈkɒndə/
US
/ɡoʊlˈkɑːndə/
Golconda
Golcondas pl
The ancient city of Golconda was famous for its diamond mines.
Древний город Голконда был известен своими алмазными шахтами.
golcondas
Noungolconda
UK
/ɡɒlˈkɒndəz/
US
/ɡoʊlˈkɑːndəz/
golconda
golcondas pl
The ancient city of Golconda was known for its diamond mines.
Древний город Голконда был известен своими алмазными шахтами.
Definitions
Golconda
NounA rich mine or a source of great wealth.
The new oil field was considered a Golconda for the small town, bringing prosperity and jobs.
golcondas
NounUK
/ɡɒlˈkɒndəz/
US
/ɡoʊlˈkɑːndəz/
A source of great wealth or a rich mine.
The newly discovered oil fields were considered golcondas for the small country.
Golconda
AdjectiveRelating to or originating from Golconda, especially its diamonds or famed wealth.
Collectors paid a premium for the Golconda jewels.
Golconda
Proper nounA ruined fort and former city in Telangana, southern India, once the capital of a medieval kingdom and famed for its diamond trade.
Golconda has long fascinated historians with tales of its legendary diamonds.