Golconda

== English == === Alternative forms === Golkonda === Etymology === From Urdu گولْکُنْڈَہ (golkunḍa), itself from Telugu గొల్లకొండ (gollakoṇḍa), from గొల్ల (golla, “of or pertaining to shepherds”) + కొండ (koṇḍa, “hill”). === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ɡɒlˈkɒndə/ (US) IPA(key): /ɡɑlˈkɑndə/ === Proper noun === Golconda A fortress and ruined city in Telangana, India, historically famous for nearby diamond mining. A small city, the county seat of Pope County, Illinois, United States; named after Golconda in India. A census-designated place in Humboldt County, Nevada, United States. A locality in Dorset council area and the City of Launceston, north eastern Tasmania, Australia. ==== Translations ==== === Noun === Golconda (plural Golcondas) (figuratively) A source of great wealth, especially a mine.