gymkhana

 
Pronunciation: /dʒɪmˈkɑːnə/

noun

  • 1an equestrian day event comprising races and other competitions on horseback, typically for children.
  • 2Indian a public place with facilities for sports.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Urdu gendḵānah 'racket court', from Hindi geṁd 'ball' + Persian ḵānah 'house', altered by association with gymnastic

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Remember that gymkhana is spelled with -kh- in the middle.