charpoy

Meaning

A traditional bedstead used in South Asia, consisting of a wooden frame bordering a set of knotted ropes.

Synonyms

cot

futon

pallet

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈtʃɑːpɔɪ/

Etymology

From Hindustani چار پائی (cār pāī) / चारपाई (cārpāī), from चार (cār, “four”) + पाई (pāī, “feet”), thus literally “quadruped” or “tetrapod”.