topkhana

[ tohp-kah-nuh ]

noun

, Indian English.

1. a building where artillery, ammunition, etc., are made, repaired, and stored.

Word History and Origins

Origin of topkhana¹

1660–70; < Hindi, Urdu tōpkhānā < Turkish top cannon + Persian khānah house

Example Sentences

At Topkhana, about five minutes' ride from the Embassy, we embarked in boats and crossed the harbour to Stamboul.

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