choga

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Persian چوقه (čôqa), possibly from Ottoman Turkish چوقه (çoka or çuka). Cognate with English chokha and Hindi चोग़ा (coġā).

Noun

choga (plural chogas)

1. A long-sleeved Afghan garment generally made of soft woollen material and embroidered on the sleeves and shoulders.

Alternative forms

• chogha