Calicut

geographical name

Cal·​i·​cut ˈka-li-(ˌ)kət How to pronounce Calicut (audio)
variants or Kozhikode
city and port on the Malabar Coast of the Indian Ocean in the state of Kerala, southwestern India population 436,527

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“Calicut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Calicut. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.

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