howdah

• Nom masculin désignant un siège, souvent muni d'un baldaquin, placé sur le dos d'un éléphant ou d'un chameau pour transporter des personnes.

A noun referring to a seat, often covered by a canopy, used for riding on the back of a camel or elephant.

1. Seat on an elephant or camelC2formal

   A covered or canopied seat placed on the back of an elephant or camel for riding, often used in processions or for travel.

   Howdah (siège sur un éléphant)

   • The maharaja rode in a golden howdah during the festival.
   • They climbed into the howdah for a safari through the jungle.
   • The howdah was decorated with silk cushions and ornate carvings.

   Synonymeshoudah