palki

or pal·kee

[ pahl-kee ]

nounIndian English.
  1. a palanquin; sedan chair.

Origin of palki

1
First 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. Methley
  • The ladies travelled in palanquins, or palkis, as they are more familiarly called.