What does howdah mean?
A covered seat or platform on the back of an elephant, typically used by a rider in India and other parts of Asia. A howdah is often decorated and used for ceremonial or tourist purposes.
Example
"The maharaja rode through the streets on his elephant, seated in a colorful howdah."
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