houdah

hou·dah

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hou-duh]
- /ˈhaʊ də/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hou-duh]
- /ˈhaʊ də/

Definitions of houdah word

noun houdah (in the East Indies) a seat or platform for one or more persons, commonly with a railing and a canopy, placed on the back of an elephant. 1
abbreviation HOUDAH howdah 0
noun houdah A seat, usually with a canopy, carried on the back of an elephant or camel. 0
noun houdah An ornate carriage which is positioned on the back of elephants or occasionally other animals, used most often in the past for rich people who travelled in India via elephant. 0

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Origin of houdah

First appearance:

before 1765

One of the 46% newest English words

1765-75; < Hindi haudah < Arabic hawdaj

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Parts of speech for Houdah

noun

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houdah popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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