chikan

noun4

1. •
   A form of Indian cotton embroidery that is associated with the Lucknow area.

   • A collection of Calcutta chikan-work. Sent by Patna Chikanwala and Sons of Taltala, Calcutta — 1885
2. •
   An item (such as a sari, bedspread, cushion cover, etc) that is made with chikan embroidery.

   • Hetal's family sends her suitcasefuls of exquisite Lucknow chikans, all in white. — 2003
3. •
   A person, usually a man, who rubs against or gropes others, usually women, in crowds, often in trains, to attain sexual pleasure.
4. •
   Any act of public molestation or offense, usually of a sexual nature, against unsuspecting victims.