What is another word for punkah?
Pronunciation: [pˈʌŋkə] (IPA) 
Punkah, also known as punka or pulley fan, is a word with Indian origin that refers to a type of ceiling fan used traditionally in hot and humid climates. Although punkah is the most commonly used term to refer to this kind of fan, there are other synonyms that can be equally applicable, such as hand fan, swing fan, paddle fan, or manual fan. All these names stem from the idea of a fan composed of a wooden frame with a set of hanging blades that are manually moved back and forth by a person or a system of ropes and pulleys. Whatever the name, the punkah is still a beloved and effective way of cooling down a room for many people around the world.
