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n. Alternative spelling of meidan.

n. In various parts of Asia, an open space, as for military exercises, or for a market place; an open grassy tract; an esplanade.

n. In Persia and India, a level open green or esplanade in or adjoining a town, serving for a parade-ground or for amusements of all sorts, but especially for military exercises, horsemanship, and horseraces. Sometimes spelled meidan.

"There was a legend in the family that years ago, when the maidan was a tank, an aunt was sitting in the garden, combing her daughter's long hair."

esplanade