howdah, houdah
(noun) a (usually canopied) seat for riding on the back of a camel or elephant
Source: WordNet® 3.1
houdah (plural houdahs)
A seat, usually with a canopy, carried on the back of an elephant or camel.
An ornate carriage which is positioned on the back of elephants or occasionally other animals, used most often in the past for rich people who travelled in India via elephant.
Source: Wiktionary
Hou"dah, n.
Definition: See Howdah.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
28 March 2025
(noun) a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
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