Goa

geographical name

variants or Portuguese Gôa
state of western India on the Malabar Coast; before 1962 belonged to Portugal; with Daman and Diu constituted a union territory 1962–87; capital Panaji area 1404 square miles (3636 square kilometers), population 1,458,545 see portuguese india
Goan adjective or noun
Goanese adjective or noun

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“Goa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Goa. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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