gymkhana

[ jim-kah-nuh ]

noun
  1. a field day held for equestrians, consisting of exhibitions of horsemanship and much pageantry.

  2. Also called autocross. a competition in which sports cars are timed as they travel on a closed, twisting course that requires much maneuvering.

  1. any of various other sporting events, as a gymnastics exhibition or surfing contest.

  2. a place where any such event is held.

Origin of gymkhana

1
1860–65; <Hindi gē̃dkhānā literally, ball-house (influenced by gymnastics)

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gymkhana

/ (dʒɪmˈkɑːnə) /


noun
  1. mainly British an event in which horses and riders display skill and aptitude in various races and contests

  2. (esp in Anglo-India) a place providing sporting and athletic facilities

Origin of gymkhana

1
C19: from Hindi gend-khānā, literally: ball house, from khāna house; influenced by gymnasium

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