noun
palanquin
paluhn-KEEN
Palanquin (noun) means an enclosed litter, carried on poles by bearers, historically used to transport a passenger. Example: “The bride was carried to the temple in a decorated palanquin.”
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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.
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Etymology
From Portuguese palanquim, from Odia pālaṅki, ultimately from Sanskrit meaning "bed" or "couch."
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What does “palanquin” mean?
The word “palanquin” means an enclosed litter, carried on poles by bearers, historically used to transport a passenger. In plain terms, a covered seat or bed on poles, carried by people, used historically in parts of Asia.
How do you pronounce “palanquin”?
“Palanquin” is pronounced paluhn-KEEN (/ˌpælənˈkin/ in IPA).
How do you use “palanquin” in a sentence?
Here is “palanquin” used in a sentence: “The bride was carried to the temple in a decorated palanquin.”
What part of speech is “palanquin”?
“Palanquin” is a noun.
Where does the word “palanquin” come from?
The word “palanquin” comes from Portuguese. From Portuguese palanquim, from Odia pālaṅki, ultimately from Sanskrit meaning "bed" or "couch.".
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