palanquin
or pal·an·keen
(formerly in India and other Eastern countries) a passenger conveyance, usually for one person, consisting of a covered or boxlike litter carried by means of poles resting on the shoulders of several men.
Origin of palanquin
1Other words from palanquin
- pal·an·quin·er, pal·an·keen·er, noun
- pal·an·quin·ing·ly, pal·an·keen·ing·ly, adverb
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How to use palanquin in a sentence
I was overpowered by feelings of the most disagreeable kind the first time I used a palanquin.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida PfeifferA handsomely ornamented boat awaited us at the bank of the river, and on the other side a palanquin.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida PfeifferFor a palanquin, it is necessary to engage eight bearers, besides several for the luggage.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida PfeifferAfter a while she grew nervous, for she was all alone, and put her head out of the palanquin and looked about her.
The Olive Fairy Book | VariousDoa Laura had stepped into her palanquin, which was immediately closed upon her.
The Guide of the Desert | Gustave Aimard
British Dictionary definitions for palanquin
palankeen
/ (ˌpælənˈkiːn) /
a covered litter, formerly used in the Orient, carried on the shoulders of four men
Origin of palanquin
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