Howdah: meaning, definitions and examples

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howdah

 

[ หˆhaสŠ.dษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

historical context

A howdah is a seat or platform, often equipped with a hood or a roof, placed on the back of an elephant or other large animal for riding. Historically, howdahs were used in India and other regions for transporting passengers and for hunting purposes. They have been designed to offer a comfortable and elevated position, allowing riders to have a better view of their surroundings. In some cultures, howdahs also symbolized status and luxury.

Synonyms

platform, saddle, seat

Examples of usage

  • The royal family arrived in style atop a beautifully decorated howdah.
  • During the safari, we spotted a howdah being used for elephant rides.
  • The howdah was intricately carved, showcasing the craftsmanship of ancient artisans.

Translations

Translations of the word "howdah" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น howdah

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅŒเคฆเคน

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Howdah

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ howdah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะพะฒะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ howdah

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚ฆใƒ€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท howdah

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ howdah

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท howdah

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•˜์šฐ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุงูˆุฏุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ howdah

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ howdah

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฑช่พพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ howdah

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ howdah

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะฐัƒะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒแƒฃแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ howdah

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ howdah

Etymology

The term 'howdah' originates from the Arabic word 'hudaj,' which translates to 'a seat on the back of a camel.' This word was adopted into the English language during the colonial period when Western explorers and colonizers encountered the use of howdahs in India and other regions. The howdah became associated specifically with elephants, as they were predominantly used for transportation and ceremonial purposes in the Indian subcontinent. Each howdah was uniquely designed, often reflecting the cultural significance and aesthetic preferences of the region. The evolution of the howdah is linked to the cultural practices of various societies that utilized large animals for labor and transport, and it has maintained its place in historical accounts of wildlife expeditions and royal processions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,368, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.