Palki

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of palanquin. South-Asia, historical

    "The pálkí is an oblong box with sliding doors at the side and a pole at each end; it is usually from six to seven feet long, and is carried by four bearers on their shoulders."

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palanquin

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"The pálkí is an oblong box with sliding doors at the side and a pole at each end; it is usually from six to seven feet long, and is carried by four bearers on their shoulders."

Etymology

From Hindi पालकी (pālkī), from Sanskrit पल्यङ्क (palyaṅka, “bed, couch, litter”) of uncertain origin. Doublet of palanquin.

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