Ghurry
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ghurry is a noun meaning A clepsydra or water clock, consisting of a floating cup with a small hole in it, adjusted so that it fills and sinks in a fixed time.
Meaning
A clepsydra or water clock, consisting of a floating cup with a small hole in it, adjusted so that it fills and sinks in a fixed time.
More Meanings
- The gong by which the time so indicated is struck.
- (by extension) A clock or watch.
- (Anglo-Indian) An hour, or some indefinite period of time.
- (historical, India) Alternative form of gurry (“a small fort”).
Word Forms
- ghurries
Related Words
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