This section covers few Indian colloquial words which made it into the English Dictionary.
Gymkhana : From the Hindi word 'ghend-khana' , a meet or festival featuring sports contests or athletic skills.
Dungarees: From the Hindi word 'dongari kapar', trousers made of sturdy denim fabric.
Chintz: From the Hindi word 'chint', printed cotton fabric, used esp. for draperies.
Cushy: From the Hindi word 'khush', meaning soft and comfortable.
Jackfruit: From the Malayalam word 'cakkai', a tropical Asian tree having large edible fruits.
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