Persian · noun · The Tavern & the Cup
Maikhana
मैख़ाना
said mai-KHAA-na
also written: maikhana, maykhana, meykhanah
Meaning
A tavern or wine-house; the place where wine is served.
Usage & notes
The 'maikhana' is the gathering-house of spiritual intoxication — a building of the heart rather than of brick.