Choky and Penitentiary

Choky

Choky noun - British slang (dated) for a prison.

Penitentiary and choky are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Penitentiary" instead a noun "Choky".

Nearby Words: choke, choked, choking

Penitentiary

Penitentiary noun - A place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody.
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Choky and penitentiary are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Choky" instead a noun "Penitentiary".

Nearby Word: penitential
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