A palanquin is a small, enclosed carriage or litter carried by people on their shoulders or by animals. It was primarily used in the past to transport important or wealthy individuals in a comfortable and luxurious manner. Full definition
«Battle» builds gradually to the big event, which, thanks in part to Riggs» showmanship, becomes something of a circus, replete with farm animals, palanquins manned by gladiators, and a wedding ceremony. (thewrap.com)
And on a famous altar stone from the site of Sak Nikte», also in modern - day Guatemala, a queen known as Ix Naah Ek» wore the helmet of the Maya god of war and stood atop a large battle palanquin, or platform, the size of a Macy's parade float. (discovermagazine.com)
King, the challenger, came in blue suede shoes and a dress designed by Ted Tinling, the wizard of tennis couture, carried on an ostrich - feather palanquin by Ancient Egyptian beefcakes while Helen Reddy performed her hit, «I Am Woman.» (avclub.com)