Jodhpur

geographical name

Jodh·​pur ˈjäd-pər How to pronounce Jodhpur (audio)
-ˌpu̇r
1
or Marwar former state of northwestern India bordering on the Thar Desert and the Rann of Kachchh, since 1949 part of the state of Rajasthan
2
city in the state of Rajasthan, northwestern India population 1,138,000

Note: The city of Jodhpur served as the capital of the former state of Jodhpur.

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“Jodhpur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Jodhpur. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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jodhpur

noun
jodh·​pur ˈjäd-pər How to pronounce jodhpur (audio)
1
plural : riding breeches loose above the knee and tight-fitting below
2
: an ankle-high boot fastened with a strap that is buckled at the side
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