Pondicherry UK /ˈpɒndɪtʃɛɹi/US /ˈpɑndɪtʃɛɹi/ noun2 •Former name of Puducherry: A union territory in southern India, consisting of four geographically separated exclaves of former French India, namely its capital, Karaikal, Yanam, and Mahe. •Former name of Puducherry: The capital city of the union territory of Puducherry, India.