"palki" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: palkis [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Hindi पालकी (pālkī), from Sanskrit पल्यङ्क (palyaṅka). The same origin as palanquin. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|hi|पालकी}} Hindi पालकी (pālkī), {{der|en|sa|पल्यङ्क}} Sanskrit पल्यङ्क (palyaṅka), {{m|en|palanquin}} palanquin Head templates: {{en-noun}} palki (plural palkis)
  1. (South Asia, now chiefly historical) A litter or palanquin. Tags: South-Asia, historical Synonyms: palkee
    Sense id: en-palki-en-noun-6QcN00SO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, South Asian English

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