jail khana en · NOUN
Etymology
Borrowed from Hindustani جیل خانَہ (jel xāna) / जेल ख़ाना (jel xānā).
Meanings
- (India, historical) A prison, especially in the Bengal Presidency.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| jail-khana | alternative | lexicographic | |
| jail khanas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |