Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

chowk

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.44 in modern English

Syllables
chowk
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An intersection or roundabout, where tracks or roads cross (often used in place names).

Indian usage

noun

A marketplace or open area in a city or village.

Indian usage

noun

A courtyard.

Indian usage

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Hindi चौक (cauk, “plaza, square, courtyard”), from Sanskrit चतुष्क (catuṣka, “quadrangular courtyard, crossway”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: चौक, चतुष्क

Usage

Inflected Forms

chowks (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

chowki

Questions

What does chowk mean?
An intersection or roundabout, where tracks or roads cross (often used in place names).
Where does chowk come from?
It is traced to Hindi.

How to pronounce chowk

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