Palanquin (noun)

A covered litter or sedan chair carried by four or six bearers and used especially in India and East Asia.

Origin:

Portuguese palanquim, from tamil pālanki 'bed, couch'.

Examples:

1. The bride was carried in a magnificent palanquin to the wedding ceremony.
2. The king was carried in a palanquin, surrounded by his guards and courtiers.
3. The palanquin was a comfortable way to travel for people of high social status.
4. The palanquin was decorated with intricate carvings and colorful fabrics.
5. The palanquin was used as a means of transportation in ancient times, before the advent of cars and trains.