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Stage 1 of 2
gend-khana
Hindi/Urdu · 1800s
"a place for ball games"
literally "ball house", a place for racket games, blended with English "gymnastic"
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Stage 2 of 2
gymkhana
English · 1800s
"a sporting or athletic event"
adopted by the British in India for a sporting and social club event
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