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jampan

/ˈdʒæm.pæn/

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noun

/ˈdʒæm.pæn/C2formalbritishobsolete
  • ruТип паланкина, исторически использовавшийся в Индии, который обычно несли носильщики.

A type of sedan chair historically used in India, typically carried by bearers.

  1. C2formalbritish

    A type of covered litter or sedan chair, historically used in India, carried by poles on the shoulders of bearers.

    ruДжампан

    • The wealthy merchant traveled in a beautifully decorated jampan.
    • The bearers lifted the jampan and began their journey through the narrow streets.
    • She was carried in a jampan to the palace for the ceremony.

    Synonymslitterpalanquinsedan chair

Forms
  • jampans plural form
  • jampans' possessive plural form
  • jampan's possessive singular form