"chokra" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: chokras [plural]
Etymology: From Hindi छोकरा (chokrā). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|hi|छोकरा}} Hindi छोकरा (chokrā) Head templates: {{en-noun}} chokra (plural chokras)
  1. (India) Boy; young male servant. Tags: India Categories (topical): Male people Related terms: chokri
    Sense id: en-chokra-en-noun-dDiEu-ki Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Indian English

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