punkahs

[US]/ˈpʌŋkə/
[UK]/ˈpʌŋkə/

Translation

n.(made of palm leaves) fan; (hanging from the ceiling) cloth fan; palm leaf fan

Phrases & Collocations

cool punkahs

traditional punkahs

wooden punkahs

large punkahs

ceiling punkahs

decorative punkahs

manual punkahs

hanging punkahs

modern punkahs

functional punkahs

Example Sentences

punkahs were commonly used in the colonial era to cool down rooms.

the sound of punkahs swaying back and forth was soothing.

in india, punkahs are still used in some traditional homes.

punkahs can provide a gentle breeze on hot summer days.

many hotels in the tropics still feature punkahs in their design.

the art of operating punkahs requires skill and rhythm.

punkahs were often operated by servants in the past.

visitors to the museum admired the antique punkahs on display.

punkahs are an interesting part of historical cooling methods.

the use of punkahs reflects the ingenuity of earlier cultures.

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