noun
- plural of calesa; a two-wheeled or four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage used in the Philippines and other parts of Southeast Asia.
Usage: chiefly historical; regional to Philippines and Southeast Asia
Examples
- The tourists rode in colorful calesas through the old streets of the city.
- Calesas were once the primary mode of transportation for families in Manila.
- The driver skillfully guided his pair of calesas along the narrow colonial roads.
- During the festival, traditional calesas decorated with flowers paraded through town.
- Many calesas can still be seen in heritage districts as tourist attractions.