gymkhana

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A competition where riders and horses display a range of skills and aptitudes.
  2. A place of public resort for athletic games, etc.
  3. A meeting for such sports.
  4. Synonym of motorkhana.
  5. Any event, situation, etc., with a broad array of elements.

Pronunciation

/d͡ʒɪmˈkɑnə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gymkhana.wav

Word forms

gymkhana gymkhanas

Etymology

From Hindustani گیند خانہ (gendxānā) / गेंदख़ाना (gendxānā, “racquet court”), from گیند / गेंद (gend, “ball”) + خانہ / ख़ाना (xānā, “court”). Influenced by gymnastics and gymnasium.

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