caravan

Word origin

From Middle French caravane, from Old French carvane, from Persian کاروان (kârvân), from Middle Persian kʾlwʾn' (kārawān), from Old Persian 𐎣𐎠𐎼 (k-a-r, “people, subjects”).

Used in a sentence

• “To the left the caravan animals, securely picketed, at regular distances of some fifteen yards apart, occupied an area of several acres.”

• “Camel caravans, and courageous teamsters opened regular carrying businesses between Southern Cross and Coolgardie, while coaches began to run over the desert.”

• “The caravan of skilled and experienced designers, tunnellers and builders follows these projects around the world.”

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