GOLCONDA

Golconda

(noun) a source of great wealth (especially a mine)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Proper noun

Golconda

A city in Andhra Pradesh, India a=A fortress and ruined. It is historically famous for nearby diamond mining.

A small city, the county seat of Pope County, Illinois, United States. Named after Golconda in India.

A census-designated place in Humboldt County, Nevada, United States.

Noun

Golconda (plural Golcondas)

(figuratively) A source of great wealth, especially a mine.

Source: Wiktionary



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