jodhpur

[ jod-per ]

/ ˈdʒɒd pər /

noun

jodhpurs, (used with a plural verb) riding breeches cut very full over the hips and tapering at the knees to become tightfitting from the knees to the ankles.

Also called jodhpur shoe, jodhpur boot. an ankle-high shoe for wearing with such breeches, having a strap that encircles the ankle and buckles on the side.Compare chukka boot.

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Origin of jodhpur

First recorded in 1895–1900; after Jodhpur

Definition for jodhpur (2 of 2)

Jodhpur

[ jod-per; locally johd-poo r ]

/ ˈdʒɒd pər; locally ˈdʒoʊd pʊər /

noun

Also called Marwar. a former state in NW India, now in Rajasthan.

a city in central Rajasthan, in NW India.

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Examples from the Web for jodhpur

Jodhpur differs from the other States of Rajputana in that its Royalty are peculiarly accessible to an inquiring public.
From Sea to Sea|Rudyard Kipling
Jodhpur is a good customer, and purchases all sorts of things, more or less useful, for the State or its friends.
From Sea to Sea|Rudyard Kipling
The four twelve-hand ponies had been duly looked over, and the future ruler of Jodhpur departed satisfied.
From Sea to Sea|Rudyard Kipling
He led on from horse-box to horse-box, the terrier at his heels, pointing out each horse of note; and Jodhpur has many.
From Sea to Sea|Rudyard Kipling

How in the world could the owner of such a place as Jodhpur Palace be in any way like an English country-gentleman?
From Sea to Sea|Rudyard Kipling

British Dictionary definitions for jodhpur

Jodhpur

/ (ˌdʒɒdˈpʊə) /

noun

a former state of NW India, one of the W Rajputana states: now part of Rajasthan

a walled city in NW India, in W Rajasthan: university (1962). Pop: 846 408 (2001)

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