cham
noun
an archaic variant of khan.
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- a variation of khan.
cham
American
[kam]
/ kæm /
noun
Cham
1
British
/ tʃæm /
noun
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a member of a people of Indonesian stock living in Cambodia and central Vietnam
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the language of this people, belonging to the Malayo-Polynesian family
cham
2
British
/ kæm /
noun
Etymology
Origin of cham
C16: from French, from Persian khān; see khan 1
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Or ban cuon without fish sauce for the nuoc cham to dip it into?
From Salon ● Mar. 28, 2023
The nuoc cham wasn’t too spicy or sweet, but if you’re wanting to amp up the spice level of anything here, each table is stocked with a full condiment tray.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 28, 2022
Serve with nuoc cham for drizzling and dipping.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 25, 2022
Plus, it's doused in a funky fish sauce vinaigrette inspired by nuoc cham, and topped with herbs and crunchy, salty peanuts galore, so you'll look forward to a burst of bright flavor in every bite.
From Salon ● Mar. 5, 2022
Nay, nay, there was a fouler fault, my Gammer ga' me the dodge; Seest not how cham rent and torn, my heels, my knees, and my breech?
From Gammer Gurton's Needle by Mr. S. Mr. of Art
The man behind the wheel — whom police identified as 48-year-old Cham — was taken to Long Beach city Jail for booking.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 30, 2024
Hicham El Haddaoui, a waiter at Abtal Al Cham restaurant, spoke about his newfound appreciation for women’s soccer.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 3, 2023
The bill would also clarify the applicability of U.S. sanctions on Syrian Arab Airlines and another carrier, Cham Wings.
From Reuters ● May 11, 2023
Isatou Cham was too distressed to talk about the death of her two-year-and-five-month-old son, Muhammed.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2022
"Are you all right, Father Cham?" asked the headmistress with concern.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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