gymkhana
English
Etymology
From Hindi गेंदख़ाना (gendxānā) / Urdu گیندخانا (gendxānā, “racquet court”), from गेंद (gend) / گیند (gend, “ball”) + ख़ाना (xānā) / خانا (xānā, “court”). Influenced by gymnastics and gymnasium.
Pronunciation
Noun
gymkhana (plural gymkhanas)
- A competition where riders and horses display a range of skills and aptitudes.
- (dated) A place of public resort for athletic games, etc.
- (dated) A meeting for such sports.
Derived terms
Descendants
- Portuguese: gincana
