chokey or choky (ˈtʃəʊkɪ) ![]() | |
| —n | |
| (Brit) a slang word for prison | |
| [C17: from Anglo-Indian, from Hindi caukī a shed or lockup] | |
| choky or choky | |
| —n | |
| [C17: from Anglo-Indian, from Hindi caukī a shed or lockup] | |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |