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palanquin

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pal·an·quin also pal·an·keen  (pln-kn)
n.
A covered litter carried on poles on the shoulders of four or more bearers, formerly used in eastern Asia.
[Portuguese palanquim, from Javanese pelangki, from Pali pallako, from Sanskrit paryaka, palyaka, couch, bed.]
palanquin, palankeen [ˌpælənˈkiːn]
n
(Historical Terms) a covered litter, formerly used in the Orient, carried on the shoulders of four men
[from Portuguese palanquim, from Prakrit pallanka, from Sanskrit paryanka couch]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.palanquinpalanquin - a closed litter carried on the shoulders of four bearers
palankeen
litter - conveyance consisting of a chair or bed carried on two poles by bearers
Translations
palanquin
n → Sänfte f


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The Sorceress rode in a beautiful palanquin which was like the body of a coach, having doors and windows with silken curtains; but instead of wheels, which a coach has, the palanquin rested upon two long, horizontal bars, which were borne upon the shoulders of twelve servants.
The Marvelous Land of Oz by Baum, L. Frank View in context
"It is a one-horse palanquin," said the old gentleman, who was a wag in his way.
Vanity Fair by Thackeray, William Makepeace View in context
It was a huge vehicle, roomy, as easy in its motion as a palanquin, and exceedingly comfortable.
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