mahmal
/ˈmɑːmal/ /ˈmaxmal/Islam
noun
An ornately decorated unoccupied palanquin, borne by a camel, and formerly sent by royalty to represent themselves on the annual pilgrimage to Mecca; especially that of the Egyptian royal family.
Origin
Late 17th century. From Arabic maḥmal from ḥamala carry; compare maḥmil, miḥmal camel-borne litter.