Etymology

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Today it means: A military decoration of the Ottoman Empire, a jewelled aigrette consisting of a central flower with leaves and buds, and upward-facing rays. Full definition →

Ottoman Turkish چـلنك
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  1. Ottoman Turkish · borrowed fromچـلنك
  2. English todaychelengk

Ottoman Turkish چـلنك

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