Chennai
geographical name
Chen·nai
ˈche-ˌnī 
city and port on the Bay of Bengal in southern India population 4,646,732
Note: Chennai serves as capital of the state of Tamil Nadu.
—formerly known as MadrasCite this Entry
“Chennai.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chennai. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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