a sea-port town of India, in the province of Canara, situated near the mouth of a river, which is the boundary of the northern and southern divisions of Canara. On the north side of the river, Tippoo formerly had a dock, which is seldom used by the British. The town consists of 300 houses, and was formerly garrisoned by a detachment of native infantry. Long. 74. 47. E. Lat. 13. 33. N.