gharry

noun

ghar·​ry ˈger-ē How to pronounce gharry (audio)
ˈga-rē,
ˈgär-ē How to pronounce gharry (audio)
plural gharries
: a horse-drawn cab used especially in India and Egypt

Word History

Etymology

Hindi & Urdu gāṛī

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gharry was in 1810

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Cite this Entry

“Gharry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gharry. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

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