Chowry

The word chowry, however, at once suggested to the plant-hunter a train of ideas. ❋ Mayne Reid (1850)

The bushy tail forms the well-known "chowry" or fly-flapper of the plains of India; the bones and dung serve for fuel. ❋ Unknown (1864)

Ossaroo saw that the tail was a "chowry," in other words, a fly-flapper, such as is used in the hot countries of India for brushing away flies, mosquitos, and other winged insects. ❋ Mayne Reid (1850)

The howdah, or seat which the Prince occupied, was of silver, embossed and gilt, having behind a place for a confidential servant, who waved the great chowry, or cow-tail, to keep off the flies; but who could also occasionally perform the task of spokesman, being well versed in all terms of flattery and compliment. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Erissery:-Using Yam ,Pumpkin and red chowry,In that we never add Yoghurt,we add both ground coconut and Granish with Roasted Coconut. ❋ Jyothsna (2007)

We passed only one village, which is about five miles from Chindupjee, and of similar size; but we passed in the more elevated places two temporary ones, apparently intended for the residence of the herdsmen of yaks or chowry-tailed cows, as a herd of these animals was seen feeding near each place. ❋ William Griffith (N/A)

Brahma-loka (9) also made a flight of silver steps appear on the right side, (where he was seen) attending with a white chowry in his hand. ❋ Ca. 337-ca. 422 Faxian (N/A)

Then there were flies which were disposed to be troublesome and had to be kept at a distance, Mark making a loose chowry, like a horse-tail, of long wiry grass, and this proving so effective that the major annexed it, and advised Mark to make another. ❋ George Manville Fenn (1870)

"Sakes alive, Izick, look at that!" said the woman in a whisper, while the little fellow went on picking his toes, and the grey horse turned his tail into a live chowry to keep away the flies. ❋ George Manville Fenn (1870)

The horses, with three elephants, two with howdahs on their backs, and the other loaded with a large tent, were now paraded before the door; each horse was attended by his syce, or groom, who never quitted him, but fanned away the flies with a chowry, or whisk, formed of a horse's tail. ❋ Frederick Marryat (1820)

A black female slave, richly dressed, stood behind her with a chowry, or cow's tail, having a silver handle, which she used to keep off the flies. ❋ Walter Scott (1801)

A black female slave, richly dressed, stood behind her with a chowry, or cow’s tail, having a silver handle, which she used to keep off the flies. ❋ Unknown (2008)