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Palanquin

noun
/ˌpæl.ənˈkiːn/

Meaning

a covered chair or bed carried on poles by bearers

Example Sentences

The bride was carried to the wedding ceremony in an ornate palanquin.

Synonyms

litter, sedan chair, carrying chair

Antonyms

automobile, cart

Collocations

ornate palanquin, royal palanquin, bridal palanquin

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