culla

/ˈkʌlə/

Definitions

1. noun

A cradle or bed for a baby, often suspended from the ceiling or the branches of a tree.

“In some rural communities, the baby’s culla is made from woven bamboo and provides a cozy place to sleep.”

2. noun

A lightweight bed or resting place, especially one suspended from the ceiling or a tree branch.

“The family’s traditional culla is a beautifully crafted hammock that swings gently in the breeze.”

Synonyms

  • cradle
  • hammock

Antonyms

  • prison
  • torture chamber