Associations to the word «Golconda»

Wiktionary

GOLCONDA, proper noun. A fortress, and ruined city, in Andhra Pradesh, India, famous historically for nearby diamond mining
GOLCONDA, proper noun. A source of great wealth, especially a mine

Dictionary definition

GOLCONDA, noun. A source of great wealth (especially a mine).

Wise words

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