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carriage
Also known as: hauda
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A howdah is a seat or covered pavilion that is placed on the back of an elephant or camel. The term originates from Arabic and Hindi, and it was first used in 1774.1

The term "carriage" can refer to a horse-drawn wheeled vehicle for carrying passengers, similar to a coach or chariot. It can also describe a person's general way of holding their body, such as having an upright or regal posture.23

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