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Palankeen - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A palankeen is a covered litter or carriage, often carried by bearers using poles, traditionally used in Asia for transporting important people. It resembles a portable chair or small cabin.

palankeen

/ˌpælənˈkin/ /ˌpælənˈkiːn/

Definition:

A covered litter carried by poles on men's shoulders, used in Asia.

Synonyms:

litter, sedan chair, portable chair

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

(none commonly recognized)

Common Collocations:

royal palankeen, ornate palankeen, wooden palankeen

Derivatives:

(none commonly recognized)

Usage Tips:

Use "palankeen" to describe a traditional Asian carriage, often associated with royalty or nobility.

Common Phrases:

(none commonly recognized)

Etymology:

Derived from Portuguese "palanquim," from Sanskrit "palyaṅka" (bed, couch).

Examples:

  • 1. The nobleman traveled in a decorated palankeen through the city streets.
  • 2. Servants carried the queen’s palankeen during the procession.
  • 3. The antique palankeen was displayed in the museum’s Asian artifacts section.
  • 4. We saw a beautifully carved palankeen at the cultural festival.

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