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gymkhanas Definition


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gymkhana
noun gymkhanas
    1. A local public event consisting of competitions in various sports, especially horse-riding.
    2a. formerly
      In India under British rule: an athletics meeting;
    2b. formerly
      In India under British rule: a public place providing athletics facilities.
Etymology: 19c: from Hindi gend-khana racket-court, remodelled on gymnasium.



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