Chank \Chank"\ (ch[a^][ng]k), n. [Skr. [,c]a[.n]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 shell}.
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