pa·lan·quin

Seems I've landed myself in a debate regarding the pronunciation of the word; palanquin. Perhaps these FACTS will dissipate the quandary?


















Main Entry: pa·lan·quin

Pronunciation: "pa-l&n-'kEn, -'kwin, -'kin, 'pa-l& p&-'la[ng]-kw&n

Function: noun

Etymology: Portuguese palanquim, from Malay or Javanese pelangki, of Indo-Aryan origin; akin to Bengali pAlanka bed: a conveyance formerly used especially in eastern Asia usually for one person that consists of an enclosed litter borne on the shoulders of men by means of poles.