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gymkhana

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/dʒɪmˈkɑːnə/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling( jim kä′nə)

gym•kha•na ( jim kä′nə),USA pronunciation n.

a field day held for equestrians, consisting of exhibitions of horsemanship and much pageantry.
AutomotiveAlso called autocross. a competition in which sports cars are timed as they travel on a closed, twisting course that requires much maneuvering.
any of various other sporting events, as a gymnastics exhibition or surfing contest.
a place where any such event is held.

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

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gymkhana /dʒɪmˈkɑːnə/ n

chiefly Brit an event in which horses and riders display skill in various races and contests
(esp in Anglo-India) a place providing sporting and athletic facilities

Etymology: 19th Century: from Hindi gend-khānā, literally: ball house, from khāna house; influenced by gymnasium

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autocross

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