The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word PALANQUIN
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More clues leading to the result PALANQUIN
- Mate with an unusual sibling produces litter
- Right-wing politician squeezing in a naughty quickie usually heads for people-carrier
- One of five children behind friend with an old people carrier
- Dog food given to a new one of five born in litter
- Friend carried article to Queen inside a covered litter
- Friend's article on one of five means of transport in ancient India
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What does PALANQUIN mean?
PALANQUIN noun- A covered type of litter for a stretched-out passenger, carried on four poles on the shoulders of four or more bearers, as formerly used (also by colonials) in eastern Asia.