chowpaul

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A kind of open Indian litter whose support pole is curved in a wide arch over the bed. historical
    — ... the Chowpaul is the most ancient, and, as it were, the original from which all the other forms of palanquin may be traced; on this account it is used in all great ceremonies, marriages, processions, etc. The Chowpaul is simply a very light bed or sofa, over which a large bambou forms an arch. But as this is not a sufficient defence against the sun, it is always attended by a servant carrying a chata or parasol.

词形变化

chowpauls plural chaupala alternative chowpal alternative

词源

Borrowed from Hindi चौपाल (caupāl).
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