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howdah

noun
how·​dah | \ ˈhau̇-dÉ™ How to pronounce howdah (audio) \

Definition of howdah

: a seat or covered pavilion on the back of an elephant or camel

Illustration of howdah

Illustration of howdah

First Known Use of howdah

1774, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for howdah

Hindi & Urdu hauda, from Arabic hawdaj

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