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Gol·con·da 
[gol-kon-duh] Pronunciation Key
[gol-kon-duh] Pronunciation Key –noun
| 1. | a ruined city in S India, near the modern city of Hyderabad: capital of a former Muslim kingdom; famous for its diamond cutting. |
| 2. | (often lowercase) a rich mine or other source of great wealth. |
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| Gol·con·da
(gŏl-kŏn'də) Pronunciation Key
A ruined city of south-central India west of Hyderabad. Capital of an ancient kingdom (c. 1364-1512), it was later one of the five Muslim kingdoms of the Deccan until its capture by Aurangzeb's forces in 1687. Golconda was once known for the diamonds found nearby and cut in the city. |
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Golconda, NV Zip code(s): 89414
Golconda, IL (city, FIPS 30133) Location: 37.36274 N, 88.48674 W
Population (1990): 823 (427 housing units)
Area: 1.4 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water)
U.S. Gazetteer, U.S. Census Bureau
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