1. Plural of houdah; a covered or canopied seat or carriage mounted on the back of an elephant or camel, used especially in India and the Middle East.
Usage: Also spelled 'howdah'; Primarily historical or travel-related context

Examples

• The maharaja traveled through the city in one of his ornate houdahs mounted on a decorated elephant.
• Tourists rode in houdahs during their safari through the wildlife reserve.
• Historical paintings depicted nobles sitting in houdahs as they journeyed across the desert.
• The museum displayed a replica of an antique houdah with intricate carvings and silk cushions.
• During the festival, several elephants carried houdahs filled with musicians and performers.