Etymology

chank

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Today it means: The large spiral shell of several species of sea conch, much used in making bangles, especially Turbinella pyrum. Full definition →

Sanskrit शङ्ख
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chank · noun1

  1. Sanskrit · derived fromशङ्ख
  2. English todaychank

From Sanskrit शङ्ख (śaṅkha).

chank · verb2

Expressive verb akin to champ, chomp; probably alteration of champ.

chank · noun3

Mispronunciation of chink.

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