noun
- plural of kheda; enclosures or traps used to capture wild elephants in India and Southeast Asia
Usage: chiefly historical; also spelled 'khedahs'
Examples
- The mahouts used khedas to safely capture wild elephants for training.
- Traditional khedas were constructed with sturdy wooden barriers and strategic pathways.
- Hunters would drive herds of elephants into the khedas during the monsoon season.
- The design of khedas reflected centuries of knowledge about elephant behavior.