palki
or pal·kee
[ pahl-kee ]
nounIndian English.
a palanquin; sedan chair.
Origin of palki
1First recorded in 1670–80, palki is from the Hindi word pālkī
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How to use palki in a sentence
Palkis are litters attached to a single long pole which is carried on the shoulders of two or more men.
How the World Travels | A. A. MethleyThe ladies travelled in palanquins, or palkis, as they are more familiarly called.
Camps, Quarters and Casual Places | Archibald Forbes
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