howdah

Meanings

• noun

  A seat or platform on the back of an elephant, often used for carrying passengers or hunters.

  - "The tourists rode in howdahs on the backs of elephants through the jungle."
  - "The hunter took his position in the howdah, ready to shoot."

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Variants

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howdah , howdahs

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Etymology

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Derived from the Marathi language word 'hauḍā', meaning 'seat' or 'platform'.

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Trivia

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1. Howdah seats were traditionally made from teak wood and were decorated with intricate carvings.

2. The Maharajas of India used to travel in grand howdahs, which were carried by several elephants.

3. The word 'howdah' is also used in the name of the Howdah Club in Mumbai, India, which is a famous social club.

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1. Elephant ride: An activity where passengers sit on a howdah on the back of an elephant and are taken for a ride.

2. Howdah carrier: A person who helps carry or transport passengers in a howdah on the back of an elephant.

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Culture

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In Indian elephant rides, howdahs are often decorated with colorful fabrics and ornaments. They have been used in various forms of art, including paintings and sculptures.

How to Memorize "howdah"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large platform on the back of an elephant, with people or passengers sitting on it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'howdah' with elephant rides and passengers sitting on the back of an elephant.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'howdah' starts with the letter 'h' and sounds like 'how to ride an elephant'.

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