English word origin

Etymology of chank

From Sanskrit शङ्ख (śaṅkha).

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Source etymology 1

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noun

The large spiral shell of several species of sea conch, much used in making bangles, especially Turbinella pyrum.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Sanskrit शङ्ख (śaṅkha).

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Derivation mentionशङ्खsa

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Source etymology 2

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verb

To eat noisily; to champ or chomp.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

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

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Source etymology 3

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noun

chink.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Mispronunciation of chink.

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