(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:26:17

Chank" (?), n. [Skr. ssa�xef;kha. See Conch.] Zool.

The East Indian name for the large spiral shell of several species of sea conch much used in making bangles, esp. Turbinella pyrum. Called also chank chell.

 

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