Jinrickisha A small, two-wheeled carriage drawn by one or two persons.
Tiffins Tiffin is lunch, or any light meal. It originated in British India, and is today found primarily in Indian English.
Occidental
Of or relating to the countries of the Occident or their peoples or cultures; western.
Fecunity ability to produce offspring: the ability to produce offspring, especially in large numbers
From Thornton Wilder short story
From Thornton Wilder short story
8 comments:
I knew most of your words today. Never heard of jinrickisha- although it sounds very much like the better known rickshaw. Tiffin often refers to the little stacked carriers that are very popular in India. And you have a tiny typo on the last word- it's fecundity of course.
I knew most of your words today. Never heard of jinrickisha- although it sounds very much like the better known rickshaw. Tiffin often refers to the little stacked carriers that are very popular in India. And you have a tiny typo on the last word- it's fecundity of course.
Interesting. I've heard of a rickshaw, and I've seen tiffins referring to lunchpails - the container that the meals were served in.
Hi Tea! When my kids get home from school, I will ask them if they'd like a tiffin :)
I looked up tiffins not too long ago and could actually remember it! A jinrickisha does sound similar to a rickshaw.
I read the same short story this week. My words today also come from this story. Great coincidence isn't it? I really enjoyed the story. Hope you did too.
My first visit and I found my way here via Kathy and her wondrous words! I see she posted just before me. I am currently reading The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel by Deborah Moggach (my word is from that book)
It takes place in India so I wonder if I will be encountering tiffins.
I am reading The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel which takes place in India. I wonder if I will encounter 'tiffins'?
This is my first visit by the way, I am following Kathy and now, you, doing her Wondrous Words too.
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