"tykhana" meaning in All languages combined

See tykhana on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /taɪˈkɑːnə/ Forms: tykhanas [plural]
Etymology: From Urdu تہ خانہ (teh xānā). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|ur|تہ خانہ|tr=teh xānā}} Urdu تہ خانہ (teh xānā) Head templates: {{en-noun}} tykhana (plural tykhanas)
  1. (India) An underground chamber in which to keep cool during the heat of the day. Tags: India
    Sense id: en-tykhana-en-noun-UImjw4xv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations, Indian English

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