palanquin

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a closed litter carried on the shoulders of four bearers

Etymology

From Portuguese palanquim (“Asian litter, litter-bearer”), from Odia ପାଲଙ୍କି (pālaṅki, “litter”), ultimately from Sanskrit पल्यङ्क (palyaṅka), variant of पर्यङ्क (paryaṅka, “bed, couch, litter”). Doublet of palki.

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Synonyms

palankeen

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