howdah

how·dah

H h

Transcription

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

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

Definitions of howdah word

noun howdah (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
noun howdah (in South Asia) a seat for riding on the back of an elephant or camel, typically with a canopy and accommodating two or more people. 1
noun howdah a seat for riding on an elephant's back, esp one with a canopy 0
noun howdah a seat, esp. with a canopy and railing, for riding on the back of an elephant or camel 0
noun howdah A seat, usually with a canopy, carried on the back of an elephant or camel. 0
noun howdah 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 howdah

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 Howdah

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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howdah popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for howdah

noun howdah

seat — something designed to support a person in a sitting position, as a chair, bench, or pew; a place on or in which one sits.
pillion — a pad or cushion attached behind a saddle, especially as a seat for a woman.
packsaddle — a saddle specifically designed for holding or supporting the load on a pack animal.

All 3 Synonyms of howdah