chowki
nounEtymology Borrowed from Hindi चौकी (caukī).
1
India The post of a watchman or policeman (chaukidar).
2
India A custom house.
3
India A kind of short stool or bench.
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- chowk
noun — 3 senses
Etymology Borrowed from Hindi चौकी (caukī).
India The post of a watchman or policeman (chaukidar).
India A custom house.
India A kind of short stool or bench.
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