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rickshaw

rick·shaw [ rík shàw ] (plural rick·shaws) or rick·sha [ rík shàw ] (plural rick·shas)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. two-wheeled passenger vehicle: a small vehicle with two wheels and a seat for passengers, pulled along by somebody walking in front of it, used especially in South and East Asia

2. three-wheeled passenger vehicle: a small three-wheeled vehicle, like a tricycle with a seat at the back for passengers, that is driven by somebody sitting at the front and pedaling

[Late 19th century. Shortening of Japanese jinrikisha< jin "man" + riki "strength" + sha "vehicle"]
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