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Grammar : Noun
Spell : hou-duh
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhaʊ də



Définition of howdah

Origin :
  • 1774, from Persian and Urdu haudah, from Arabic haudaj "litter carried by a camel" (or elephant).
  • As in saddle : noun seat on horse
Example sentences :
  • He enters the howdah—the elephant rises—the procession starts.
  • Extract from : « For Love of the King » by Oscar Wilde
  • One of the great pleasures or curiosities was a ride on his back in a howdah.
  • Extract from : « A Little Girl of Long Ago » by Amanda Millie Douglas
  • Do you think the first tiger I see will get into my howdah and maul me?
  • Extract from : « Gil the Gunner » by George Manville Fenn
  • He had no howdah, as that is not necessary, except for ladies.
  • Extract from : « A Popular Account of the Manners and Customs of India » by Charles Acland
  • I was not in a howdah, but on a pad; and the tiger struck one of its forepaws on my knee.
  • Extract from : « The Lost Heir » by G. A. Henty
  • Ainslie took the Colonel in his howdah; and Mrs Ainslie shared mine.
  • Extract from : « Life in an Indian Outpost » by Gordon Casserly
  • "I see you know, though some do call it his howdah," said Uncle Charlie.
  • Extract from : « Emmy Lou's Road to Grace » by George Madden Martin
  • The heavy figure of Doctor Boelke bulged from the front of the howdah.
  • Extract from : « The Three Sapphires » by W. A. Fraser
  • He saw that the man wished him to drop from the howdah and leave the elephant.
  • Extract from : « Jack Haydon's Quest » by John Finnemore
  • "Mr Wargrave, get to the front of the howdah and be ready," she said in a low tone.
  • Extract from : « The Jungle Girl » by Gordon Casserly

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