Travancore

[ trav-uh n-kawr, -kohr ]

/ ˈtræv ənˌkɔr, -ˌkoʊr /

noun

a former state in SW India: merged 1949 with Cochin to form a new state (Travancore and Cochin); reorganized 1956 to form the larger part of Kerala state.

Compare Cochin.

Example sentences from the Web for travancore

From Cashmere to Travancore the millions whispered the news to each other with fierce if secret exultation.

When It Was Dark |Guy Thorne
In former days, the ordeal of boiling ghī was undergone at the temple of Suchīndram in Travancore.

Castes and Tribes of Southern India |Edgar Thurston
In the early settlement records of Travancore, they are referred to as Sibis.

Castes and Tribes of Southern India |Edgar Thurston
In each were some chakrams (Travancore silver coins) and a gold leaf, on which a charm was inscribed.

Omens and Superstitions of Southern India |Edgar Thurston

Till recently, the Konkanis in Travancore knew nothing else than trade.

Castes and Tribes of Southern India |Edgar Thurston

British Dictionary definitions for travancore

Travancore

/ (ˌtrævənˈkɔː) /

noun

a former princely state of S India which joined with Cochin in 1949 to form Travancore-Cochin : part of Kerala state since 1956

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