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palanquin

/ˌpæl.ənˈkiːn/

/ˌpæl.ənˈkwɪn/

Translations

palanquinnoun

palanquins

/ˌpæl.ənˈkiːn/

/ˌpæl.ənˈkwɪn/

The queen was carried in a palanquin during the procession.

Королеву несли в паланкине во время процессии.

Synonyms

palanquin chair

dandy horse

palanquinadjective

/ˈpæl.ənˌkiːn/

/ˈpæl.ənˌkwɪn/

Relational adjective used attributively (e.g., "palanquin bearers").

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.