"jharokha" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: jharokhas [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} jharokha (plural jharokhas)
  1. (architecture) A type of enclosed overhanging balcony in Indian architecture. Wikipedia link: jharokha Categories (topical): Architecture Synonyms: jharoka
    Sense id: en-jharokha-en-noun-YHbzJK4P Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: architecture

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Alternative forms

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