CultureOtherThe word gymkhana is derived from the Hindi gend-khana (ball-house), but altered due to its association with and influence of the word, gymnasium. Vertical Tabs NotesWhile the word is used to denote a gym or a sports club in India, it is used to represent equestrian events (often for children) elsewhere. Further readingOxford Dictionaries (Gymkhana)Wikipedia (Gymkhana) TaxonomyConnotations: PositiveIndian connection: ModerateTags: etymologyhindienglishlanguagelinguistics
