Shimla
[ shim-luh ]
/ ˈʃɪm lə /
noun
a city in and the capital of Himachal Pradesh, in N India.
Formerly
Sim·la
[sim-luh] /ˈsɪm lə/.
Definition for shimla (2 of 2)
Himachal Pradesh
[ hi-mah-chuh l pruh-deysh ]
/ hɪˈmɑ tʃəl prəˈdeɪʃ /
noun
a state in N India. 21,495 sq. mi. (55,673 sq. km). Capital: Shimla.
British Dictionary definitions for shimla
Himachal Pradesh
/ (hɪˈmɑːtʃəl prɑːˈdɛʃ) /
noun
a state of N India, in the W Himalayas: rises to about 6700 m (22 000 ft) and is densely forested. Capital: Simla. Pop: 6 077 248 (2001). Area: 55 658 sq km (21 707 sq miles)