"pataka" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: patakas [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Hindi पटाका (paṭākā), पटाखा (paṭākhā). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|hi|पटाका}} Hindi पटाका (paṭākā), {{m|hi|पटाखा}} पटाखा (paṭākhā) Head templates: {{en-noun}} pataka (plural patakas)
  1. (India) A firecracker; a small paper packet of coloured potash and pieces of kankar, exploding when thrown against a hard surface. Tags: India Synonyms: phataka, patakha
    Sense id: en-pataka-en-noun-3aO11WL6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Indian English

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