gymkhana

Meaning

Noun

A competition where riders and horses display a range of skills and aptitudes.
A place of public resort for athletic games, etc.
A meeting for such sports.

Origin

From Hindi गेंदख़ाना / Urdu گیندخانا ("racquet court"), from गेंद / گیند + ख़ाना / خانا. Influenced by gymnastics and gymnasium.

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