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palanquin

UK
/ˌpæl.ənˈkiːn/
US
/ˌpæl.ənˈkwɪn/

Translations

palanquinnoun
palanquins
pl
UK
/ˌpæl.ənˈkiːn/
US
/ˌpæl.ənˈkwɪn/
The bride was carried to the wedding venue in a beautifully decorated palanquin.
La mariée fut transportée jusqu’au lieu du mariage dans un palanquin magnifiquement décoré.
Synonyms
litter
sedan
palanquin chair
dandy horse
palanquinadjective
UK
/ˈpæl.ənˌkiːn/
US
/ˈpæl.ənˌkwɪn/
Relational adjective used attributively (e.g., "palanquin bearers").
de palanquin
The palanquin bearers waited outside the palace gate.
Les porteurs de palanquin attendaient devant la porte du palais.

Definitions

palanquinnoun
A covered litter for one passenger, consisting of a large box carried on two horizontal poles by four or six bearers, used in eastern Asia.
The bride was carried to the wedding venue in a beautifully decorated palanquin.
palanquinadjective
Relating to or associated with a palanquin.
The palanquin bearers waited outside the palace gate.
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