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noun
The large spiral shell of several species of sea conch, much used in making bangles, especially Turbinella pyrum.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: India
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noun
chink.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: derogatory, euphemistic, offensive
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verb
To eat noisily; to champ or chomp.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
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History
From Sanskrit शङ्ख (śaṅkha).
Mispronunciation of chink.
Expressive verb akin to champ, chomp; probably alteration of champ.
