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autorickshaw, n.
Brit. |ˈɔːtəʊˌrɪkʃɔː|, U.S. |ˈɔdoʊˌrɪkˌʃɔ|, |ˈɑdoʊˌrɪkˌʃɑ|
Forms: see auto- comb. form2 and rickshaw n.
[‹ auto- comb. form2 + rickshaw n.]
Chiefly in India: a rickshaw pulled by a motorcycle or motor scooter; (also) a composite three-wheeled vehicle resembling this.
1961Times 23 Jan. (Suppl.) p. vii/5 In some cities modern India's ingenious improvisations are typified by the auto-rickshaw—drawn by motor-cycle or motor scooter. 1974J. Cameron Indian Summer iii. 37 There was always the peril of an encounter with a lunatic autoricksha or a contemplative cow. 1996R. Mistry Fine Balance v. 224 Mr. Kohlah was planning to accompany his son on the bus ride into the valley, and then by auto-rickshaw to the railway station. |