gymkhana

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.

• IPA^(key): /d͡ʒɪmˈkɑnə/
• Rhymes: -ɑːnə

gymkhana (plural gymkhanas)

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

• icekhana
• motorkhana

• Portuguese: gincana