noun
- a two-wheeled or four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage used in the Philippines and other parts of Southeast Asia
Usage: also spelled calash or kalesa; regional: Philippines, Southeast Asia
Examples
- The tourist rode in a colorful calesa through the streets of Manila.
- A calesa pulled by two horses transported goods to the market.
- The driver of the calesa skillfully navigated the narrow village roads.
- Families gathered to watch the calesa parade during the festival.