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chowki

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɒ̃ki/
Definition of chowki

noun

Indian
  • 1a police station or jail.
  • 2a low wooden seat or stool: participants in the conference will be seated on chowkis

Origin:

from Hindi caukī (see chokey)

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