"ekka" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈɛkə/ Forms: ekkas [plural]
Etymology: From Hindi एक्का (ekkā). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|hi|एक्का}} Hindi एक्का (ekkā) Head templates: {{en-noun}} ekka (plural ekkas)
  1. (India) A small vehicle used in India, pulled by a single horse. Tags: India Categories (topical): Carriages Synonyms: ecka, ekha

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Alternative forms

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