Names For Marbles in Other Languages
- 'Kachi' or 'Vattu' is the term used in Kerala (South India) for marbles.
- Kunchey is the term used in Pakistan and northern India to refer to both a game played with marbles, and the marbles themselves.
- Lakhoti is the word for marble in many parts of western India, mainly in Gujarat. Names for types of marbles include anto, antak and picchi.
- Goli Gundu is a Tamil term used to refer to both a game played with marbles, and the marbles themselves.
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