Mathura: Meaning and Definition of

Ma•thu•ra

Pronunciation: (mut'oo-ru), [key]
— n.
  1. a city in W Uttar Pradesh, in N India: Hindu shrine and holy city; reputed birthplace of Krishna. 140,468. Formerly,
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