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
Their nuoc cham hits that sweet spot in which the chili peppers, sugar and fish sauce speak with equal voice.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 12, 2022
Nuoc cham, a Vietnamese sauce bright with lime juice and chile, is tossed into this simple, satisfying salad to give it a salty-sweet finish.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 31, 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
Well, sir, cham as the Lord hath made me.
From The London Prodigal; "by William Shakespeare." as it was played by the King's Majesties servants. by Unknown
Justin Cham, then a 25-year deputy working in the Special Operations Division, pleaded not guilty in September and was released on his own recognizance, according to jail and court records.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 30, 2024
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
He was also scheduled to meet with members of Cambodia’s small Islamic community, almost all of whom belong to the Cham ethnic minority.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 27, 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
“It seems we have a visitor,” said Father Cham, pointing ahead with his staff.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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