At night the introduction of the Indian punka into bed-rooms would be valuable, a thin flannel coverlet being spread over the bed.
Ceylon; an Account of the Island Physical, Historical, and Topographical with Notices of Its Natural History, Antiquities and Productions, Volume 1 (of 2)|James Emerson Tennent
Twenty-four pulls a minute of a length of 36 inches give in practice a speed of 168 linear feet to the punka curtain.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 595, May 28, 1887|Various
There are some very important natural laws which are illustrated in the punka.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 595, May 28, 1887|Various
You cannot, therefore, alter the natural rate of movement of a punka unless you pull it at both sides.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 595, May 28, 1887|Various
So the punka is seen everywhere—in the temple and court room and other public places, as well as in private dwellings.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 595, May 28, 1887|Various
punka
punkah
/ (ˈpʌŋkə) /
noun
a fan made of a palm leaf or leaves
Word Origin for punka
C17: from Hindi pankhā, from Sanskrit paksaka fan, from paksa wing
Words nearby punka
Punjab, Punjabi, Punjab States, punji stake, punk, punka, punkah, punker, punkie, punkin, punk rock