Etymology

chowki

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Today it means: The post of a watchman or policeman (chaukidar). Full definition →

Hindi चौकी
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  1. Hindi · borrowed fromचौकी
  2. English todaychowki

Borrowed from Hindi चौकी (caukī).

Words from the same roots

Hindiचौकी all →

chokey

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