What is another word for baldaquin?
Pronunciation: [bˈɔːldɐkwˌɪn] (IPA) 
Baldaquin, also known as a canopy or a drapery, is a decorative cloth suspended over a throne or a bed. There are many synonyms for this word in different languages such as baldachin, tester, or cloth of estate. In Italian, it is known as baldacchino, which makes reference to the town of Balda, where this type of cloth originated from. Other synonyms include pavilion, tent, or dais. These words describe the regal and majestic nature of the item and are commonly used in the context of royalty or high status individuals. Whether it is referred to as a baldaquin or another synonym, its purpose remains the same; to provide a sense of grandeur and opulence befitting the elite.
