"shigram" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: shigrams [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Marathi शीघ्र (śīghra), from Sanskrit शीघ्र (śīghra, “quick”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|mr|शीघ्र}} Marathi शीघ्र (śīghra), {{der|en|sa|शीघ्र||quick}} Sanskrit शीघ्र (śīghra, “quick”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} shigram (plural shigrams)
  1. In India, a carriage drawn by animals.
    Sense id: en-shigram-en-noun-Zo1hwi1a Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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