Palanquin

Pronunciation: /ˈpæləŋˌkɪn/

Definitions of palanquin

noun a covered litter for one passenger, consisting of a large box carried on two horizontal poles by four or six bearers

Example Sentences

A1 In some countries, people use a palanquin to carry a bride to her wedding.

A2 The palanquin was decorated with beautiful flowers for the royal procession.

B1 The palanquin bearers struggled to carry the heavy load through the narrow streets.

B2 The palanquin was adorned with intricate carvings and colorful fabrics.

C1 The palanquin used in the traditional ceremony was a symbol of wealth and status.

C2 The intricate design of the palanquin showcased the craftsmanship of the artisans who created it.

Examples of palanquin in a Sentence

formal The bride was carried in a beautifully decorated palanquin during the traditional Indian wedding ceremony.

informal I saw a group of men carrying a palanquin down the street for a cultural parade.

slang Check out that fancy palanquin, it must cost a fortune!

figurative The CEO was carried through the office in a metaphorical palanquin, praised by his employees for a successful quarter.

Grammatical Forms of palanquin

• past tense: palanquined
• plural: palanquins
• comparative: more palanquin
• superlative: most palanquin
• present tense: palanquins
• future tense: will palanquin
• perfect tense: have palanquined
• continuous tense: is palanquining
• singular: palanquin
• positive degree: palanquin
• infinitive: to palanquin
• gerund: palanquining
• participle: palanquined

Origin and Evolution of palanquin

First Known Use: 1590 year

Language of Origin: Tamil

Story behind the word: The word 'palanquin' originated from the Tamil word 'pālanguṇi' which means 'bed with poles'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in South Asia to carry nobles and royalty, the term 'palanquin' has evolved to refer to a covered litter carried on poles by bearers, often used for transportation of people in a ceremonial or luxurious manner.