"bocha" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bochas [plural]
Etymology: From Hindi बौचा (baucā). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|hi|बौचा}} Hindi बौचा (baucā) Head templates: {{en-noun}} bocha (plural bochas)
  1. (India, historical) A two-door sedan chair. Tags: India, historical Categories (topical): Chairs, Vehicles Synonyms: bochah, boçhah, bocho, boutcha Translations (Translations): बौचा (baucā) (Hindi)
    Sense id: en-bocha-en-noun-96jqW7O9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Entries with translation boxes, Indian English, Pages with 5 entries, Pages with entries, Terms with Hindi translations, Pages with 5 entries Disambiguation of Pages with 5 entries: 17 2 1 0 0 18 15 12 6 0 8 1 0 1 15 2

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Alternative forms

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