noun
palanquin
paluhn-KEEN
noun
1
An enclosed litter, carried on poles by bearers, historically used to transport a passenger.
"The bride was carried to the temple in a decorated palanquin."
How to Use Palanquin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA covered seat or bed on poles, carried by people, used historically in parts of Asia.
Word Forms
palanquins plural
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Etymology
From Portuguese palanquim, from Odia pālaṅki, ultimately from Sanskrit meaning "bed" or "couch."