jimˈkänə, -kanə, -kȧnə noun
( -s )
Etymology: probably modification (influenced by English gymnasium ) of Hindi gend-khāna racket court, from Persian khāna house
: a meet or festival featuring sports contests or athletic skills: as
a. : a horseback-riding meet featuring games and novelty contests (as musical chairs, potato spearing, bareback jumping)
b. : a festival featuring gymnastics and athletic showmanship and often including pageantry
c. : an obstacle run for automobiles or a series of events designed to test driving skill