gharry

noun

ghar·ry ˈger-ē

ˈga-rē,

ˈgär-ē

plural gharries

Synonyms of gharry next

: 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

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The first known use of gharry was in 1810

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“Gharry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gharry. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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