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  • proper noun A hilly region in southern India, known in English as Coorg.

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Examples

  • HEBBALE (KODAGU): T. John, Congress-Janata Dal (Secular) alliance candidate, who is contesting the Legislative Council election from Kodagu, said on Saturday that winning the December 18 election was a matter of prestige for the Congress and the Janata Dal (S).

    The Hindu - Front Page 2009

  • Coorg known as Kodagu because of the brave breed of men and women represent a fantastic blend of culture.

    TravelPod.com TravelStream™ — Recent Entries at TravelPod.com 2009

  • While the official title of the region has reverted to its original name, Kodagu, the Anglicized version is still widely in use.

    NYT > Global Home By DAN PACKEL 2011

  • While the official title of the region has reverted to its original name, Kodagu, the Anglicized version is still widely in use.

    The Seattle Times 2011

  • Amanda CaudillThese are coffee pickers in Kodagu, India, in 2010.

    NYT > Home Page By S. AMANDA CAUDILL 2012

  • The alleged hoisting of Pakistan flag at Somwarpet in Kodagu some years ago was made to target the Muslim community.

    The Hindu - Front Page 2010

  • If statehood was accorded to Kodagu, it would make way for non-Kodava domination.

    The Hindu - Front Page 2010

  • He accused Hindutva leader Jagdish Karanth of trying to convert Kodagu into an uncivilised society through his provocative speeches.

    The Hindu - Front Page 2010

  • The Palur disturbances in Kodagu, a couple of years ago, too were the handiwork of Hindutva members, according to the CoD report, Mr. Subbaiah said.

    The Hindu - Front Page 2010

  • The meeting of the CNC held on the Cauvery College premises at Gonicoppa in Virajpet taluk of Kodagu coincided with "International Mother Tongue Day".

    The Hindu - Front Page 2010

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